Ausable River
Ausable River
- Boat Ramps
- 3
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 38
The Ausable River in Ontario, Canada is a remarkably diverse waterway located at the northern edge of the Carolinian Zone, making it one of the most ecologically rich river systems in the country. Flowing through Huron County toward Lake Huron, the river supports an extraordinary array of aquatic life, with at least 94 species of fish and 26 species of mussels documented within the watershed. This biodiversity, combined with varied habitat types ranging from swift riffles to deep pools, makes the Ausable an exceptional destination for anglers targeting everything from smallmouth bass and walleye to channel catfish and seasonal salmon runs. The river corridor is also home to 18 reptile species and passes through Carolinian forest, offering a scenic and ecologically significant fishing experience unlike most rivers in southern Ontario.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Ausable River and what's needed to catch them.
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Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Black Redhorse
Moxostoma duquesnei
Blacknose Dace
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Creek Chub
Semotilus atromaculatus
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
Gizzard Shad
Dorosoma cepedianum
Golden Redhorse
Moxostoma erythrurum
Greater Redhorse
Moxostoma valenciennesi
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Mimic Shiner
Northern Hog Sucker
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Northern Sunfish
Lepomis peltastes
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
Quillback
Quillback Carpsucker
Carpiodes cyprinus
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Shorthead Redhorse Sucker
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Silver Redhorse
Moxostoma anisurum
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Splake
Spottail Shiner
Walleye
Sander vitreus
White Bass
Morone chrysops
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Ausable River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Ausable River
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
On licenses and regulations
Ontario Boating Regulations
This page explains what a Pleasure Craft License is, who needs one, how to apply for one, and how to keep your information up to date.
Ontario Fishing License
To fish in Ontario, individuals aged 18 to 64 require both an Outdoors Card and a valid fishing license. The Outdoors Card serves as a personal identification for licensing and is typically valid for three years.
Ontario Fishing Regulations
An annual guide to the rules and regulations for recreational fishing in Ontario. It contains information about recreational fishing licences, open seasons and catch limits, as well as up-to-date fishing regulations for each fishing zone.
Ontario Stream Access Laws
What you need to know about camping and other recreational activities on Ontario’s Crown land (also known as public land). This excludes provincial parks and conservation reserves.
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