Southern Ontario Fishing Spots

Easily accessible spots close to the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding cities.

Southern Ontario is home to some of the most accessible and productive fishing in the province. From the legendary ice fishing on Lake Simcoe to the trophy walleye runs on Lake Erie, you'll find world-class fishing within an hour of Toronto. These spots are perfect for day trips with detailed parking, gear, and species info.

Filter Spots

Season

Species

Showing 24 of 24 spots

Disclosure: Product links are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

24 spots

Keep Exploring Ontario

Dive deeper into Ontario's #1 fishing resource

Fishing Spots
Top Ontario lakes & rivers by region
Explore
Species Guides
Bass, walleye, pike, trout & more
Explore
Gear & Lures
What's working in Ontario right now
Explore
Fishing Reports
Monthly & weekly bite updates
Explore
Regulations
Seasons, limits & licence info
Explore

Southern Ontario Fishing Spots

Filter Spots

Lake Simcoe – Keswick Pier

Grand River – West Montrose

Hamilton Harbour – Bayfront Park

Lake Erie – Port Stanley

Rice Lake – Harris Boat Works / Gores Landing

Rice Lake – Bewdley Public Access

Credit River – Belfountain Conservation Area

Saugeen River – Denny's Dam Conservation Area

Nottawasaga River Mouth – Wasaga Beach

Ganaraska River – Corbett's Dam, Port Hope

Niagara Glen – Whirlpool

Humber River – Etienne Brûlé Park

Hastings – Trent River Lock Station

Tommy Thompson Park – Ashbridges Bay

Bronte Harbour – Oakville

Cootes Paradise – Princess Point, Hamilton

Pinery Provincial Park – Old Ausable Channel

Otonabee River – Beavermead Park, Peterborough

Pigeon Lake – Bobcaygeon Front St Launch

Sturgeon Lake – Pleasant Point Launch

Balsam Lake Provincial Park

Scugog River – Old Mill Park, Lindsay

Chemong Lake – Selwyn Beach Conservation Area

Long Point Bay – Port Rowan, Lake Erie

Keep Exploring Ontario

Fishing Spots

Species Guides

Gear & Lures

Fishing Reports

Regulations