Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario is the 14th largest lake in the world, and one of the 5 Great Lakes. Located primarily in the province of Ontario, it is the smallest in surface area of the Great Lakes at just over 7,500 sq. miles., with an average depth of 84 m and a maximum depth of 246 m.

Lake Ontario forms part of the international boundary between Canada and the United States.  Lake Ontario is fed chiefly by the waters of Lake Erie by way of the Niagara River. The lake drains at its NE end into the St. Lawrence River.

Lake Ontario is known for Trophy sized Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout and Steelhead.

Lake Trout average over 10 lbs.

Steelheads and Coho Salmon range from 8-20 lbs.

Brown Trout average 8-9 lbs.

Chinook King Salmon can average 20-30 lbs.

Lake Ontario Fishing Species

Lake Ontario Chinook Salmon

Lake Ontario Lake Trout

Lake Ontario Brown Trout

Lake Ontario Steelhead

Ontario Fishing License Information

Lake Ontario Salmon and Trout Fishing