Bay of Quinte
Ontario, Canada · Sheltered bay off Lake Ontario
A long, sheltered bay famous for producing exceptionally large walleye in late autumn as fish move in from Lake Ontario, followed by one of Canada's best ice fisheries.
Fishing Bay of Quinte
Bay of Quinte sits in Ontario and fishes as sheltered bay off lake ontario. The headline species are Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and the productive window is autumn trophy walleye oct–dec; ice fishing in winter.
Access: Ramps at Belleville, Trenton and Deseronto; ice access in hard-water season. If you are travelling to fish here, build flexibility into the trip — weather, water clarity and run timing move around every season, and the anglers who do best plan around conditions rather than dates.
Local tactics
- ▸Troll deep-diving crankbaits along the shipping channel edges in late autumn.
- ▸Ice thickness varies dangerously across the bay — use local huts and operators.
- ▸Walleye seasons here differ from the surrounding Ontario zones.
Licences and rules
An Ontario Outdoors Card and fishing licence are required. Seasons, bag limits and closures change through the year, so confirm the current rules with Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources — Fishing before you fish Bay of Quinte.
Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Bay of Quinte?
Bay of Quinte holds Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass. A long, sheltered bay famous for producing exceptionally large walleye in late autumn as fish move in from Lake Ontario, followed by one of Canada's best ice fisheries.
When is the best time to fish Bay of Quinte?
Autumn trophy walleye Oct–Dec; ice fishing in winter. As everywhere, the hours either side of first light, last light and a moving tide or current change produce the most fish.
How do you get to Bay of Quinte?
Ramps at Belleville, Trenton and Deseronto; ice access in hard-water season.
Do you need a fishing licence at Bay of Quinte?
An Ontario Outdoors Card and fishing licence are required. Confirm the current position with Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources — Fishing before you fish.
Get the free weekly bite report
Tides, moon phase and the species firing around Australia this week — plus early access to new spots and Pro offers. Free, unsubscribe any time.