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Lake Ontario is famous for its salmon fishing. Among the many species in these waters, the chinook or Pacific salmon top the scales, many reaching well over 30 lb. (13.6 kg). 

Salmon, Trout and More

Species of Salmon

  • Pacific salmon or chinook
  • coho salmon
  • pink salmon
  • Atlantic salmon

(Note: Atlantic salmon are being reintroduced into Lake Ontario through the Bring Back the Salmon restoration program. Due to the importance of Atlantic salmon to our waterways, they are catch and release only.)

Species of Trout

  • steelhead or rainbow trout
  • brown trout
  • lake trout

Known for their brilliant leaps when hooked, anglers enjoy catching world-class steelhead in Lake Ontario. The average Lake Ontario steelhead weighs-in at 6-8 lb. (2.7-3.6 kg), although trophy steelhead weighing over 20 lb. (9 kg) are not uncommon.

 Other Fish

  • northern pike
  • smallmouth bass
  • largemouth bass
  • walleye
  • carp

Fish Species Found in Northumberland

North America's Largest Fresh Water Fishing Derby

  • For more than 20 years, the Great Ontario Salmon Derby has been running across the north shore of Lake Ontario.

  • Overall, 10 weigh-in stations attract more than 22,000 participants over a 57 day period.

  • Cobourg Marina, located in Northumberland County, serves as an official weigh-in station.

Lake Ontario Sportfishing

More Northumberland County Fishing Information

  • If you're planning to stay in Northumberland overnight, check out our business directory for places to stay.
  • Connect with a Fishing Guide or Charter to get the local perspective.
  • Fish responsibly and have fun.

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