Fisheries Management Zone 10 (FMZ 10)
Information about fishing and how fish resources are managed in Fisheries Management Zone 10 (Northeast Region: Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie).
News and updates
As of January 2024, the Fisheries Management Zone 10 rules changed for:
- walleye
- northern pike
- smallmouth bass
- muskellunge exception for select rivers
- French River exception
- stocked lakes and sanctuaries
For more information on these changes, refer to the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary.
Fishing rules
You can:
- find specific rules for fishing in FMZ 10
- use the Fish ON-Line mapping tool
- find a complete set of fishing rules in the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
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
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
- Status of lake trout populations in Northeastern Ontario: full report
- FMZ 10 lake trout objectives and management strategies
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.