Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario is one of the 5 Great Lakes of North America and located primarily in the province of Ontario.  It is the smallest in surface area of the Great Lakes at 7,540 sq. miles., with an average depth of 86 m and a maximum depth of 244 m.

Lake Ontario forms part of the international boundary between Canada and the United States.  Water flows into the lake from Lake Erie through the Niagara River with the famous Niagara Falls, and flows out at the northeast end into the St. Lawrence River. There are no large islands in the lake, apart from the far east corner at the entrance to the St. Lawrence River.

Lake Ontario is known for Trophy sized Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout and Steelhead.  The most popular harbours on Lake Ontario for salmon fishing are Bronte, Port Credit, Bluffers Park (Scarborough), Oshawa, Port Hope and Wellington.  Lake Ontario’s chinook salmon relate heavily to structure and are usually found within one to six miles of shore in 75 to 280 feet of water. The best fishing is at first light, although fish can be caught throughout the day.

Lake Ontario Fishing Species

Lake Ontario Chinook Salmon

Lake Ontario Lake Trout

Lake Ontario Brown Trout

Lake Ontario Steelhead

Ontario Fishing License Information

Lake Ontario Salmon and Trout Fishing