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Fishing in the Thames

The fishing is good atÌý,Ìý, andÌýConservation Areas, from shore or in your boat. All three lakes are home to perch, bass and northern pike, and Fanshawe also has walleye.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýhas information on licences, seasons and catch limits. The Thames River watershed is located in Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 16. The Province’sÌýsite has lots of information to check out.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýprovides information on consumption guidelines.​

Fishing Licences

AllÌýCanadian citizensÌýbetween 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. Residents from other provinces must have an Ontario Fishing Licence. Non Canadian residentsÌý need a non-resident licence.Ìý

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