Ontario · Canada
Heron River
- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Regulation zone
- Fisheries Management Zone 5
Species in Heron River
Blacknose Shiner
Burbot
Cisco
Golden Shiner
Iowa Darter
Lake Sturgeon
Lake Whitefish
Logperch
Mimic Shiner
Mottled Sculpin
Northern Pike
Rock Bass
Sauger
Shorthead Redhorse
Walleye
White Sucker
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — Fisheries Management Zone 5
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | S - 12 | Conservation licence: C - 6 |
| Northern Pike | Open all year | S - 4; none greater than 75 cm (29.5 in.) | Conservation licence: C - 2; none greater than 75 cm (29.5 in.) |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Apr. 14 & 3rd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 4, not more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.) | Conservation licence: C - 2, not more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.) |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year | S - 50 | Conservation licence: C - 25 |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
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Species & zone: Land Information Ontario (Aquatic Resource Area). Regulations: Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary data (data.ontario.ca).