News and updates

As of January 2024, the Fisheries Management Zone 10 rules changed for:

Read the goals and key highlights of the changes for walleye, northern pike and muskellunge. For information on all the changes, refer to the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary.

Fishing rules

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About this zone

FMZ 10 is located in Northeastern Ontario. This zone has:

  • the highest road and population density of all the Northeast zones
  • more lake trout lakes and brook trout lakes than any other Northeast zone
  • many streams flowing into Lakes Superior and Huron
  • small, deep, clear inland lakes

FMZ 10 is one of 20 fisheries management zones in the province.

Location

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Zone 10 is located in northeastern Ontario, including Manitoulin Island and the cities of Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury.
View Fisheries Management Zone 10 map using Fish ON-Line or a PDF.

FMZ 10:

  • is north of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay
  • its eastern border extends northwards from the mouth of the French River to Elk Lake
  • its western border follows the east shore of Lake Superior from Sault Ste. Marie, north to Wawa
  • cities include Sudbury, Espanola and Blind River

Legal boundary map and detail maps

Legal boundary map for FMZ 10 and detail maps 1 - 31.1 (PDF)

Monitoring reports and management plans

Zone advisory council

The FMZ 10 council provides advice during the development of fisheries objectives and strategies.

Council members represent a broad range of views including:

  • angling groups
  • scientists and researchers
  • conservation groups
  • interested community members

The advisory council participates in fisheries management by:

  • sharing ideas and expertise with the ministry
  • helping to develop and implement management strategies
  • communicating with the local and angling community

For more information about the Fisheries Management Zone 10 advisory council, please contact your local work centre.

General fishing regulations