river in Ontario, CAN
A designated Canadian Heritage River, the Grand is southern Ontario's best-known brown trout tailwater below Shand Dam and offers superb smallmouth bass downstream. Located in Ontario Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 16.
Grand River is a river 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 Grand River can target species including Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Grand River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Grand River. 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 Grand River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Grand River:
Anglers at Grand River can target species including Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. 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 Grand River before you cast a line.
Grand River is a river in Ontario, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.