lake in Ontario, CAN
A sprawling border lake of more than 14,000 islands straddling Ontario, Manitoba and Minnesota, Lake of the Woods is a world-class multi-species fishery famous for trophy muskellunge, walleye, and smallmouth bass. Located in Ontario Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 5.
Lake of the Woods is a lake in Ontario, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Lake of the Woods can target species including Black Crappie, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Lake of the Woods.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Lake of the Woods. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Lake of the Woods:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Lake of the Woods:
Anglers at Lake of the Woods can target species including Black Crappie, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Lake of the Woods before you cast a line.
Lake of the Woods is a lake in Ontario, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.