Ontario FMZ 17 bass & walleye season 2026
Open and closed dates, daily limits and size rules for walleye, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in Fisheries Management Zone 17.
Check the official text. This page is a plain-language summary for convenience only. Exceptions for specific waterbodies and special species rules are not covered here. The official Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary always takes precedence.
| Species | Season | Daily limits & size |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye (and sauger) | the second Saturday in May to November 15 | Sport licence: 4 · Conservation licence: 1 only fish between 35 and 50 cm may be kept Combined limit with sauger. |
| Largemouth bass | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | Sport licence: 6 · Conservation licence: 2 Combined limit with smallmouth. |
| Smallmouth bass | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | Sport licence: 6 · Conservation licence: 2 Combined limit with largemouth. |
Largemouth and smallmouth share the same season dates in this zone.
The official page lists 3 species or waterbody exceptions for this zone — they are not summarised here.
Official page for this zone: Fisheries Management Zone 17. Zone last updated by the province: Dec 8, 2025.
Sport licence and conservation licence limits differ — the table lists both. Always confirm your licence type and local zone boundaries.
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