Fishing at Fanshawe, Pittock & Wildwood Conservation Areas

The fishing is good at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Reservoirs, from shore or in your boat. All three lakes are home to perch, bass and northern pike, and Fanshawe also has walleye (see chart below for some of the fish species). 

The Ontario Sport Fishing Regulations Summary provides information on licences, seasons and catch limits. The provincial Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish provides information on consumption guidelines. Both are available from the Ministry of Natural Resources, tourist information booths or by phoning the Ministry of the Environment at 1-800-820-2716.

Fishing Licences

All anglers between ages 18 and 64 must posses a valid fishing licence. People not in this age group do not need a licence, but have all the rights and responsibilities of people with a licence. Visitors from outside the province need a non-resident licence.

Boaters at Fanshawe - Beware of Zebra Mussels!

• UTRCA Hunting Policies

Eating your Catch

New consumption information for fish caught in Fanshawe and Pittock Lakes is available in the provincial Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish. At Wildwood Lake, the only restriction is for Largemouth Bass over 14 inches (35 cm), which should be eaten no more than four times a month.

Remember:

• Be familiar with and obey all fishing regulations and conservation area rules.

• Don't disturb fish such as smallmouth and largemouth bass on their spawning beds.

• Practice "catch and release" fishing by returning fish to the water alive and unharmed.

• Please don't litter or leave fish remains.