Ontario Fishing Information for Over 20,000 Waterbodies

Fish ON-Line is a mobile fishing tool from the Government of Ontario providing geospatial and regulatory data for recreational fishing. It consolidates information for over 20,000 waterbodies, including species observations, stocking records, and access points. The dataset was last updated in February 2026.

Use Cases

• Map fish species observations and lake depth contours to identify prime fishing habitats.
• Analyze fish stocking data and fishing regulation exemptions to support fisheries management planning.
• Locate fishing access points and licence issuer locations for recreational trip planning and resource allocation.

Strengths

• Covers over 20,000 individual waterbodies within Ontario.
• Integrates multiple data themes: species, regulations, bathymetry, and access points.
• Maintained and updated by the authoritative Government of Ontario.

Limitations

• Specific row counts and data volumes for each feature are unknown.
• Data is primarily accessible via an HTML-based mobile tool, limiting bulk analysis.
• Sample data and column definitions are unavailable for review.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario.

Collection Method

Compiled from provincial fisheries management, stocking, and geospatial programs.

Freshness

Last updated in February 2026.

Geography

Province of Ontario, Canada.