Fisheries Management Zone 19 (FMZ 19)
Information about fishing and how fish resources are managed in Fisheries Management Zone 19 (Lake Erie).
News and updates
Fisheries management planning is underway for this zone. Updates and opportunities to comment will be posted here.
Fishing rules
You can:
- find specific rules for fishing in FMZ 19
- use the Fish on-Line mapping tool
- find a complete set of fishing rules in the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
About this zone
FMZ 19 is located in southern Ontario. This zone has:
- the shallowest and most productive Great Lake
- a large and valuable commercial fishery for walleye and yellow perch
- important recreational fisheries for walleye, yellow perch, rainbow trout, bass
FMZ 19 is one of 20 fisheries management zones in the province.
Location
FMZ 19:
- includes the Canadian waters of Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, as well as the Detroit, St. Clair and Upper Niagara Rivers
- cities along its borders include Windsor, Sarnia, Port Stanley, Port Colborne, Fort Erie
Legal boundary map and detail maps
Legal boundary map for FMZ 19 and detail maps 1 - 18.1 (PDF)
Monitoring reports and management plans
Joint strategic plan for the management of Great Lakes fisheries
Zone advisory council
The FMZ 19 council provides advice during the development of fisheries management 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 FMZ 19 council, contact the:
Lake Erie management unit