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St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands)

River fishing  Ontario · 05:54 - 20:25

St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands) is a river in Ontario. Anglers here fish mainly for Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.

Good 53% The bite right now
Top bet: Lake Sturgeon Peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
65%
27°
Thu
67%
26°
Fri
69%
26°
Sat
70%
25°
Best day
Sun
65%
25°
Mon
67%
24°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
23°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:09–07:09 Dusk 19:10–21:10

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:30–06:30 Major period 16:30–18:30 Minor period 21:50–23:20 Minor period 11:39–13:09

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

08:00
19°
09:00
20°
10:00
22°
11:00
23°
12:00
23°
13:00
24°
14:00
24°
15:00
24°
16:00
24°
17:00
24°
18:00
23°
19:00
23°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
53%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
41%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
38%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
37%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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American Shad
Alosa sapidissima
26%
Bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
22%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, American Shad and Northern Pike.

Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands)?

Popular catches here include Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, American Shad, Northern Pike, Brook Trout and Striped Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands)?

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 St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands)?

Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands) right now?

Right now Lake Sturgeon is the most likely catch, at about 37%.