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Ontario salmon fishing season
Reports from our trips on Lake Ontario tributary rivers, newest first. Every trip is different: no catch is ever guaranteed.
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October 3, 2026 — Ontario Zone 17
3 Chinook Salmon in Ontario Zone 17 — October 3, 2026 Report
- Ontario Zone 17
- 1 river + 1 creek
- 3 anglers
- 3 Chinook released
On October 3, 2026, three anglers caught and released three Chinook salmon in a river and a creek in Ontario’s Zone 17. After the general Pacific salmon season closed on September 30, only certain sections with fall exceptions remained open. The anglers observed fewer salmon in the accessible sections than in September. Regional conditions were cool and sunny, with about 8–10 °C in the morning, pressure around 1026–1028 hPa and a last-quarter moon at about 51% illumination.
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September 24, 2026 — Ontario Zone 17
12 Chinook Salmon in One Ontario Trip — September 24, 2026 Report
- Ontario Zone 17
- Lake Ontario tributary
- 2 anglers
- 12 Chinook
On September 24, 2026, two anglers caught 12 Chinook salmon on one trip in southern Ontario: 11 in a Lake Ontario tributary in Zone 17 and 1 directly in Lake Ontario. In Oshawa, air temperature ranged from about 11 °C in the morning to 19 °C in the afternoon, with high pressure around 1033–1034 hPa. The moon was a waxing gibbous at 97.3% illumination. Lake Ontario water temperature measured by the Ajax buoy ranged from roughly 17.5 to 18.5 °C.
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At a glance
Guided walk-and-wade salmon trips in the tributary rivers of Lake Ontario, fly fishing or spinning, 6 hours of fishing, from $250 CAD per person. Waders required, gear not provided.
- Where
- Tributary rivers and streams of Lake Ontario (north shore, near Toronto)
- Techniques
- Fly fishing or spinning, walk & wade
- Duration
- 6 hours of fishing per day
- Price
- 1 day $250 · 2 days $600 · 3 days $900 CAD / person
- Transport
- Round trip from Montreal +$100 / person, if available
- Booking
- Online request, no payment now, personal confirmation
Included
- On-site guide for 6 hours of fishing
- Sector chosen from the run, conditions and applicable regulations
- Fly fishing or spinning coaching, beginners welcome
- Water reading, presentation and fish fighting
Not included
- Waders and wading boots: required, bring your own
- Fishing gear (rod, reel, lures, flies): not provided
- Ontario fishing licence: buy online
- Camping equipment for the 2- and 3-day packages
Round-trip transport from Montreal available: +$100 per person, subject to availability.