Ontario · Canada
West Lake
- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Size
- 1534.4 ha
- Depth
- 7.6 m
- Regulation zone
- Fisheries Management Zone 20
Species in West Lake
Alewife
American Eel
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Bowfin
Brook Silverside
Brown Bullhead- Carps and Minnows
Cisco
Common Carp
Emerald Shiner
Freshwater Drum
Gizzard Shad
Golden Shiner- Johnny Darter x Tesselated Darter
Largemouth Bass
Logperch
Longnose Gar
Northern Pike
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow Smelt
Rock Bass
Shorthead Redhorse
Smallmouth Bass- Smelts
Spottail Shiner
Walleye
White Bass
White Crappie
White Perch
White Sucker
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — Fisheries Management Zone 20
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Open all year | S - 30 | Conservation licence: C - 10 |
| Largemouth Bass | Third Saturday in June to December 31 | S - 6 | Conservation licence: C - 2 |
| Northern Pike | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & 1st Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 6 | Conservation licence: C - 2 |
| Smallmouth Bass | First Saturday in July to December 31 | S - 6 | Conservation licence: C - 2 |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Mar.1 & the 1st Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 4, not more than 1 greater than 63 cm (24.8 in.) | Conservation licence: C - 2, not more than 1 greater than 63 cm (24.8 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).