Big Otter Creek
Big Otter Creek
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Big Otter Creek is a stream flowing through Elgin County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, winding its way between the communities of Vienna and Port Burwell before emptying into Lake Erie. This moderately flowing waterway offers a diverse fishery that attracts anglers targeting everything from channel catfish and freshwater drum to largemouth bass and rainbow trout. The creek's character as a southwestern Ontario river — with its moderate current and accessible shoreline — makes it a productive destination for shore anglers and those with light spinning gear alike.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Big Otter Creek and what's needed to catch them.
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Bigmouth Buffalo
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Blacknose Dace
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
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
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Northern Hog Sucker
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Shorthead Redhorse Sucker
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Spottail Shiner
White Bass
Morone chrysops
White Perch
Morone americana
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Big Otter Creek. 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.
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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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