river in Ontario, CAN
Connecting Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, the powerful Niagara River offers a spectacular cold-season fishery for steelhead, lake trout and smallmouth bass in its lower drift. Located in Ontario Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 20.
Niagara 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 Niagara River can target species including Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Niagara River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Niagara 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 Niagara River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Niagara River:
Anglers at Niagara River can target species including Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, 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 Niagara River before you cast a line.
Niagara River is a river in Ontario, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.