6 Essential Access Permits and Seasonal Rules for September Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Ontario and Quebec
September bass fishing in Canada comes with a specific set of rules you need to follow, and knowing which waters are open, what permits you require, and how many fish you can keep will make or break your trip. Right now, Ontario anglers face a two-fish limit with only one over 56 cm allowed through September 30, and you’ll need a valid fishing licence unless you’re a resident under 18 or over 65. The compliance landscape shifts lake by lake, with some waters requiring special permits and proposed regulation changes on the horizon for certain zones.
I learned this the hard way three Septembers ago on Red Lake, watching a …
