Ottawa River
Ottawa River is a river in Canada. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (8 species)
About the fishing here
Ottawa River is a river in Canada.
Popular catches here include American Shad, Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.
American Shad fishing is usually best around May-Jun. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Ottawa River is a river in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. It is named after the Algonquin word "to trade", as it was the major trade route of Eastern Canada at the time. For most of its length, it defines the border between these two provinces. It is a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River and the longest river in Quebec.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Ottawa River?
Popular catches here include American Shad, Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Walleye.
Do you need a fishing license at Ottawa River?
Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.
When is the best time to fish Ottawa River?
American Shad fishing is usually best around May-Jun. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Ottawa River right now?
Right now American Shad is the most likely catch, at about 25%.