MNRF Zones 2C · Ontario, Canada
Lake Superior & North Shore
5 Species · 5 Water Bodies
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About This Zone
Ontario's Lake Superior coastline stretches over 600 km from the Minnesota border to the Quebec boundary. This vast, wild fishery is renowned for its trophy lake trout, salmon, and steelhead runs. The rugged north shore — from Thunder Bay west to Sault Ste. Marie — offers some of the most dramatic fishing scenery in North America, with deep cold-water habitats supporting species found nowhere else in Ontario.
Key Highlights
- ▸Trophy lake trout grounds — fish exceeding 20 lbs common
- ▸Wild salmon and steelhead runs into north shore rivers
- ▸600+ km of wild, undeveloped coastline
- ▸Cold-water habitat unique among Great Lakes
- ▸Historic fishing ports: Thunder Bay, Neebing, Wawa
Water Bodies
Licence & Regulations
Ontario Fishing Licence required. Trout-Salmon stamp mandatory for Zone 2C. Salmon fishing requires additional permit during run seasons.