Fishing

Wasaga Beach is home to some epic shoreline fishing on Georgian Bay. Eager anglers will also be delighted to know that the picturesque Nottawasaga River winds its way through the community and offers plenty of hotspots to cast your line. 


Types of Fish You May Find in the Nottawasaga
Steelhead (Rainbow Trout)
Brown Trout and Brook Trout1
Chinook Salmon
Northern Pike2

Fishing Seasons

Trout season runs from about the 4th Saturday in April until the end of November, the waterways home to both Brook Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout
Bass, both Large Mouth and Small Mouth are commonly found in the area from the end of June until the end of November.
Musky season runs from the 1st Saturday inJune to December 15th,
and Pike season occurs both Jan 1st- March 31st, and 2nd weekend of May to mid-December.

Fishing in the Surrounding Area

  • Beaver River in Thornbury
  • Big Head River in Meaford
  • Collingwood Harbour
  • Mad River in Creemore
  • Meaford Harbour
  • Noisy River in Dunedin
  • Pretty River in Nottawa
For More Information, Visit:
1. Nottawasaga River Fishing
2. Fishing in Nottawasaga River

For information about fishing in Simcoe County, visit the Simcoe County Fishing Guide