Rivière Thames
Rivière Thames
- Boat Ramps
- 4
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 42
The Thames River (originally named "Deshkan Ziibi" or Antler River by Indigenous communities) is the second largest river in Southwestern Ontario, flowing 273 kilometres (170 miles) westward through the cities of Woodstock, London, and Chatham before emptying into Lake St. Clair. Part of the Lake St. Clair/Lake Erie basin, the Thames drains a watershed of 5,825 square kilometres (2,249 sq mi) and stands as one of Canada's most southerly rivers. Its position at the northern edge of the Carolinian Zone, combined with its connection to the Great Lakes and a long growing season that drives high nutrient levels, has produced one of the most biologically diverse freshwater fisheries in the country. With 94 recorded fish species and 30 species of freshwater mussel, the Thames offers a true multi-species angling experience that has drawn fishers to its banks for over 11,000 years.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Rivière Thames and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Rivière Thames. 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 Rivière Thames
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.
Take Rivière Thames with you
The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.
Use the map without signal
Download the map around Rivière Thames to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Rivière Thames to find where and when fish are biting for you.
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Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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