When does bass season open in Ontario? (2026)

Bass season in Ontario opens later than most — typically the third or fourth Saturday of June — and the exact date depends on your zone. Here's the 2026 bass opener across Ontario.

Zone	2026 opener	Season	Sport / Cons.
Zone 1	Closed all year	Closed all year	—
Zone 2	Open all year	Open all year	S-2 / C-1
Zone 3	Open all year	Open all year	S-6 / C-2
Zone 4	Open all year	Open all year	S-2 / C-1
Zone 5	Open all year	Open all year	S-4 / C-2
Zone 6	Open all year	Open all year	S-4 / C-2
Zone 7	Open all year	Open all year	S-6 / C-2
Zone 8	Open all year	Open all year	S-6 / C-2
Zone 9	Open all year	Open all year	S-6 / C-2
Zone 10	Jun 20, 2026	the third Saturday in June to November 30	S-6 / C-3
Zone 11	May 16, 2026	January 1 to the third Sunday in March and the third Saturday in May to December 31	S-6 / C-2
Zone 12	Jun 26, 2026	Friday before the fourth Saturday in June to November 30	S-6 / C-2
Zone 13	Jun 27, 2026	the fourth Saturday in June to November 30	S-6 / C-2
Zone 14	Jun 27, 2026	the fourth Saturday in June to November 30	S-3 / C-1
Zone 15	Jun 27, 2026	the fourth Saturday in June to November 30	S-6 / C-2
Zone 16	Jun 27, 2026	the fourth Saturday in June to November 30	S-6 / C-2
Zone 17	Jun 20, 2026	the third Saturday in June to December 15	S-6 / C-2
Zone 18	Jun 20, 2026	the third Saturday in June to December 15	S-6 / C-2
Zone 19	Jun 27, 2026	the fourth Saturday in June to November 30	S-6 / C-2
Zone 20	Jul 4, 2026	the first Saturday in July to December 31	S-6 / C-2

Dates are computed from the official 2026 Ontario regulations by zone. Waterbody exceptions can differ — confirm on Ontario.ca.

Not sure which zone you're in? Tap the map or use your location.

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