—  fishing  —

It has been said that Rice Lake has more fish per acre than any other lake in Ontario. The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan rests along the entire North Shore of Rice Lake. Rice Lake offers World Class sport fishing. Everything from pan fish to bass, walleye and muskie are abundant in the lake. You can venture up the Trent Severn Waterway on the Otonabee River. The river offers many species of fish including pan fish, high quality large and small mouth bass and many others. Carp fishing in the river is a growing trend for anglers.

—  Fishing Season 2025  —

Panfish
January 1st to December 31st

Walleye/Pickerel
May 10th to November 15th

Muskie
June 7th to December 15th

Bass
June 21st to December 15th  

—  Fishing LICENCE  —

A fishing licence is required for all fishing excursions in Canada is you are between the ages of 18 and 64. 

For residents of Canada, you can purchase your Outdoors Card and Fishing Licence online here.

For non-residents of Canada, you can purchase your Outdoors Card and Fishing Licence online here.