Fishing and Hunting in the Bancroft District

Fishing
The Bancroft District is in Central Ontario on the southern edge of the Pre-Cambrian Shield which has a long established reputation for its rugged, hilly scenery and fine fishing.
There are over 800 lakes varying in size from large bodies such as Baptiste and Paudash to peaceful ponds. Hundreds of miles of streams and rivers also exist. The lakes, rivers and streams support a wide variety of game fish, including trout, bass, musky and walleye.

Sport fishing in Ontario is regulated by both federal and provincial laws. The main federal law is the Fisheries Act of Canada, which protects and conserves fish stocks. The provincial legislation is the Game and Fish Act, which deals with licensing of fisheries. All fishers have the responsibility of obeying these laws.
To familiarize yourself with fishing regulations, seasons and licencing obtain your copy of the Sport Fishing Regulations Summary from your local Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) office or contact the Bancroft office of the MNR at Box 500, Bancroft, Ontario, KOL 1CO or call (613) 332-3940.

Hunting
It might be the flash of a fleeing whitetailed deer, the whir of an airborne grouse, or the hulking silhouette of a bull moose that stirs the hunter’s heart within you. Or it might be a strutting wild turkey or the V-formation of honking Canada geese. Whatever it is that touches the hunter in you, chances are good that you can find it in Bancroft. Its vast and diverse wild places, with a variety and abundance of game, speak directly to the soul of the hunter.