# What are the fishing spots, target species, and consumption guidelines at Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch?

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**Verified:** 2026-06-24
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## Quick answer

Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch offers cement boat ramps and shoreline access for catching pike, salmon, and trout seasonally. A fishing guide provides Lake Ontario fish consumption safety advice, including the Ontario Ministry of the Environment’s 2024-2028 Guide to Eating Ontario Fish, which recommends limits based on species and size.

## Detailed answer

Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch, located at 1561 Lake Shore Boulevard East in Toronto, provides both cement boat launching ramps and shoreline fishing access. The primary target species vary by season: Northern pike are most active in spring (April to June) and fall (September to October); Chinook salmon run from late August to October; and rainbow trout (steelhead) are caught from October to May, with peak runs in spring. The cement boat launch area is open 24 hours daily, with a parking fee of $2.00 per hour (maximum $10.00 daily) from May 1 to October 31. A licensed fishing guide, such as those from the Toronto Sportfishing Association, offers on-site advice on Lake Ontario fish consumption safety. According to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ 2024-2028 Guide to Eating Ontario Fish, anglers should limit consumption of Chinook salmon over 65 cm to 4 meals per month due to PCB and mercury levels, while rainbow trout under 50 cm can be eaten up to 8 meals per month. For pike over 55 cm, the guideline recommends no more than 2 meals per month. The guide also advises women of childbearing age and children under 15 to follow stricter limits, such as avoiding pike over 55 cm entirely. Always check the latest advisory at the launch site or online before consuming fish from Lake Ontario.

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