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Lake Trout season & limits in Ontario Zone 8

The rule

In Ontario Zone 8, lake trout season is: February 15 to March 15 and the third Saturday in May to September 30. The limit is S-3 / C-1 (sport / conservation licence). Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined.

Source: Official Ontario Zone 8 regulations, 2026

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