Grand River
Grand River
- Boat Ramps
- 17
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 41
The Grand River is one of Ontario's most celebrated and diverse fisheries, stretching approximately 300 kilometres from the highlands of Grey County southward through the heart of Southern Ontario before emptying into Lake Erie. What makes this river truly extraordinary is that it effectively functions as three distinct rivers in one — a cold, fast-moving trout stream in its upper reaches, a broad mid-river system teeming with warmwater species, and a massive lower river that rivals any steelhead and multi-species fishery in the Great Lakes region. More than half of Canada's freshwater fish species can be found within the Grand River watershed, a testament to the ecological richness of this system. The river flows through four distinct climate zones and two forest zones, giving it a biological diversity that few rivers in Canada can match. For anglers across Southern Ontario and the northeastern United States, the Grand River offers world-class fishing within easy reach — more than six million people live within an hour's drive of its banks, and American anglers from the Buffalo, NY area can reach the lower river in roughly 80 minutes.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Grand River and what's needed to catch them.
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Alewife
Alosa pseudoharengus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Black Redhorse
Moxostoma duquesnei
Blackchin Shiner
Blacknose Dace
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
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
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Mimic Shiner
Mooneye
Hiodon tergisus
Northern Hog Sucker
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
Quillback
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
River Redhorse
Moxostoma carinatum
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Rudd
Scardinius erythrophthalmus
Shorthead Redhorse Sucker
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Silver Redhorse
Moxostoma anisurum
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Spottail Shiner
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Walleye
Sander vitreus
White Bass
Morone chrysops
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Grand 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.
Cambridge Canoe Launch Site
Cayuga Boat Ramp
Dunnville Boat Club
Grand River Boat launch Caledonia
Grand River Boat launch Caledonia
Moyer's Blair Landing
Ontario Boat Ramp
Ontario Boat Ramp
Ontario Boat Ramp
Ontario Boat Ramp
Know where you can legally fish on Grand 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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