Best Time to Fish in Toronto
Ontario, Canada · Thursday, October 22
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7:41 AM
Sunrise
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6:24 PM
Sunset
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89%
Moon
The next 7 days in Toronto
| Day | Dawn window | Dusk window | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:11 AM – 8:41 AM | 4:54 PM – 6:54 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous · 89% |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 7:12 AM – 8:42 AM | 4:53 PM – 6:53 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous · 95% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 7:13 AM – 8:43 AM | 4:51 PM – 6:51 PM | 🌕 Full Moon · 99% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 7:15 AM – 8:45 AM | 4:50 PM – 6:50 PM | 🌕 Full Moon · 100% |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 7:16 AM – 8:46 AM | 4:48 PM – 6:48 PM | 🌕 Full Moon · 99% |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 7:17 AM – 8:47 AM | 4:47 PM – 6:47 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous · 96% |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 7:19 AM – 8:49 AM | 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous · 91% |
Dawn and dusk windows are computed from sunrise/sunset for Toronto; times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
Today's best windows in Toronto
🌅 Dawn — 7:11 AM to 8:41 AM
The first light window is the most reliable bite of the day for most species — fish move shallow to feed before the sun gets high.
🌇 Dusk — 4:54 PM to 6:54 PM
The last couple hours of light are the second prime window, especially as water cools and bait moves.
🌙 Moon — Waxing Gibbous (89% lit)
A bright moon means more overnight feeding, which can slow the midday bite — lean on the dawn and dusk windows. Solunar activity is strongest around the new and full moons.
Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase are computed for Toronto (Ontario, Canada); times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
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Dawn and dusk are the reliable daily answer, but the exact solunar major/minor periods and the tides for the specific water you're fishing shift day to day. The MyFishingBuds AI Trip Planner pulls live NOAA, USGS, and solunar data to score the best times for your exact Toronto spot.
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Lake Ontario opens for Chinook salmon trolling in late April and runs through November, with peak action in July and August when salmon are stacked off the Scarborough Bluffs and Mississauga waterfront. Smallmouth season on Lake Ontario opens the fourth Saturday in June (later than the Ontario inland opener). Tributary salmon runs start late August on the Credit and Humber, with steelhead following from October through April. Winter brings ice opportunities on inland lakes north of the city (Simcoe is the biggest — 45 minutes away) but Lake Ontario itself rarely freezes safely.
Best time to fish in Toronto — FAQ
What is the best time of day to fish in Toronto?
The most reliable windows are the low-light hours around sunrise and sunset. Today in Toronto, sunrise is about 7:41 AM and sunset about 6:24 PM, so the dawn and dusk windows either side of those are your best bets — especially on an overcast day or a moving tide.
Does the moon affect fishing in Toronto?
Yes. The strongest solunar feeding periods and biggest tides come around the new and full moons. The moon is currently a Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated). For the precise solunar major/minor times and tides for your exact spot, use the MyFishingBuds AI Trip Planner.
What is the best season to fish in Toronto?
Lake Ontario opens for Chinook salmon trolling in late April and runs through November, with peak action in July and August when salmon are stacked off the Scarborough Bluffs and Mississauga waterfront. Smallmouth season on Lake Ontario opens the fourth Saturday in June (later than the Ontario inland opener). Tributary salmon runs start late August on the Credit and Humber, with steelhead following from October through April. Winter brings ice opportunities on inland lakes north of the city (Simcoe is the biggest — 45 minutes away) but Lake Ontario itself rarely freezes safely.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Toronto?
Yes — most adult anglers need a fishing license. See our fishing license guide for prices, who's exempt, and where to buy.
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