Fishing

The clean lakes and shimmering rivers of Hastings Highlands offer many angling opportunities in all four seasons. Whether you’re after the unique-to-our-area Jewel Lake Trout or fishing for Bass or just looking for some peace and quiet out on the water we have what you’re looking for.

Fishing from a Boat

• Pleasure Craft License Information
• Required Equipment

Licences & Regulations (Website)

Get your fishing license, regulations and all the information you need to get a start

• For Members of Aboriginal Communities
• Canadian Tire
• Linkie's General Store and Gas Bar in Lake St. Peter
• Makin' Waves Marine
• Ministry of National Resources and Forestry

Ice Fishing

• Huts, Regulations, Safety
• Safety Tips from Outdoor Canada
• Red Cross Safety Tips
• Facts about Ice Fishing
• Fishing limits, size restrictions and catch and release
• Ontario Rural Landowner Stewardship Guide (PDF)

Stocked Lakes

• Ontario Stocking Program
• Bancroft Area Stocking Program

Where to Fish

• Adventure Fishing Maps
• Bancroft Ontario, Lake Information

Fishing Retreats

• Blue Moon Retreat
• Algonquin Eco-Lodge
• Algonquin Outfitters

Gear and Supplies

• Maynooth Gas Bar (gear and fresh, locally caught bait) - 32987 Hwy #62, Maynooth, ON 613-338-3015
• Linkie's Gas Bar and General Store in Lake St. Peter (gear, worms, licenses)
• Canadian Tire, Bancroft
• Mad Outdoors, Barry's Bay