Government of Ontario
Ontario fishing regulations
Check recreational fishing licences, Fisheries Management Zones, open seasons, catch and possession limits, size rules and water-specific exceptions.
Read fishing regulations ↗Official trip resources
Rules, cards and border information.
Start here, then use the government page for the final answer. Requirements can change, and the exact rules depend on your trip, location and visitor status.
OntarioLodges.com gives a short description, but does not restate changing legal requirements. Each button opens the responsible Ontario or Canadian government website.
Government of Ontario
Ontario hunting regulations
Review current hunting licences, seasons, Wildlife Management Units, tags, reporting duties, hunter orange and species rules.
Read hunting regulations ↗Government of Ontario
Outdoors Card and licences
Learn who needs an Outdoors Card, how to get or renew one, and how Ontario fishing and hunting licence summaries work.
Get Outdoors Card information ↗Transport Canada
Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Find out what proof of boating competency is accepted, how to take an accredited boating safety test and how visitor rules differ.
Read operator card information ↗Canada Border Services Agency
Entering Canada
Check acceptable travel documents, entry requirements, what visitors may bring, declaration duties and what to expect at the border.
Read border information ↗Canada Border Services Agency
Crossing with firearms
Read the official requirements for visitors and Canadian residents bringing firearms into Canada. Firearms must be declared at the border.
Read firearms requirements ↗Before you leave