PEI Ice Fishing Guide

Ice Fishing represents an opportunity to enjoy the PEI winter and some great fishing.

Hardy Canadians has been chipping holes in winter ice for centuries. The reward: fine, healthy fish to add to the family dinner table. Today, visitors to PEI can take advantage of sunny winter and spring days to savour this unique sport in comfort.

Winter is hibernating period on PEI for some, for others a time for ice-fishing, snowmobiling and enjoying the countryside in the tourism off season.

Anglers may not fish more than one set line and the daily catch limit is five fish. All pertinent angling regulations apply to the winter fishery. There are also additional regulations in place to protect the environment and public safety: no shacks are allowed on the ice and all shelter material and litter must be removed.

Winter ice fishing is restricted to Glenfinnan and O'Keefes Lakes. The season runs from the first Saturday in January to March 31st. A Trout Angling Licence & Wildlife Conservation Licence are required by ice fishermen.


You can discover more about ice fishing opportunities in PEI from Outfitters in the Charlottetown area from the province of PEI - "Website"