Fishing

Lake Simcoe is home to a variety of fish species and is the fourth-largest lake located entirely within Ontario, with 240 kilometres of shoreline situated between the communities of York Region, Durham Region, Simcoe County, Barrie, Orillia and Kawartha Lakes. 

The Town of Georgina covers 52 kilometres of shoreline and is located at the southern tip of the lake. Year round, you’ll sink your hook into lots of trophy-size fish such as bass, pike, walleye and lake trout. Whether you want to fish by boat or land, you have many options in Georgina. You can cast your line at one of the local fishing sites on the shorelines of the lake or one of the rivers. If you prefer to make a day of it out on the water, local marinas and some parks have boat launches available.

For those who are looking to try recreational fishing for the first time, you can fish for free on the Mother’s Day or Father’s Day weekends when a license is not required. One-day licenses can be purchased online or in person at Canadian Tire in Keswick or the Mobil Service Station in Sutton for $12.21 (2025 rate).

Make sure to check Ontario’s fishing regulations before you head out or plan your trip. 

Where to fish in Georgina

There are many popular fishing locations throughout Georgina. Cook’s Bay, on the southern tip of Lake Simcoe in Keswick, provides a mix of weedy, shallow and deep water habitat – great for fishing! You’ll find trophy-sized fish in the deeper waters like lake trout and whitefish, and many different species around the islands. You can also fish in Georgina's three navigable rivers - Maskinage River, Black River and Pefferlaw River.

Please be respectful and aware that fishing within 300 metres of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nations properties is prohibited.