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St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands)

River fishing  Ontario · 05:19 - 20:51

St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands) is a river in Ontario. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1005 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
59.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:34–06:34 Dusk 19:36–21:36

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

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Likely catch now (9 species)

Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
15%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
14%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
14%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
13%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, peak season.
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American Shad
American Shad
Alosa sapidissima
12%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Lake Sturgeon
Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
11%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
9%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
7%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
5%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands) is a river in Ontario.

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

Muskellunge fishing is usually best around Jun, Sep-Oct. 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

Technique Start with a crankbait for muskellunge, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for muskellunge at dawn. Fish hard now.
Lure Crankbait for muskellunge: Big plugs and jerkbaits.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and sucker patterns for muskellunge.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

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

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)?

Muskellunge fishing is usually best around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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

Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 15%.