Fishing Spot in Toronto, Ontario
Glen Haffy Fishing Ponds
Glen Haffy is a managed TRCA fishing stop north of Caledon East, built around stocked rainbow-trout ponds rather than open shoreline searching. Plan it like a conservation-park visit: check the public fishing dates, pay admission and the angling fee, use the posted bait policy, and leave enough time before last admission.
Glen Haffy Fishing Ponds
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
TRCA lists Glen Haffy Conservation Park in Caledon.
Rainbow trout are raised at the Glen Haffy hatchery and released into the ponds.
Daily to Sept. 7, then weekends only to Nov. 1.
Senior/student and child admission rates are lower.
Charged in addition to park admission; child angling is listed at $4.25.
TRCA lists washrooms and accessible washroom features.
TRCA prohibits live bait except worms and allows artificial lures.
Pets are not permitted around Glen Haffy fishing ponds.
Best For
Good To Know
Budget for both park admission and a Glen Haffy angling fee; TRCA lists the angling fee as an additional charge on top of admission.
TRCA describes Glen Haffy and Heart Lake as easy stocked-pond options where beginners can show up, cast, buy bait, and get fishing tips.
The park page lists a parking area with an at-grade path to the fishing ponds and accessible washroom features.
Fishing Access
- Stocked ponds
- TRCA says Glen Haffy has ponds stocked with rainbow trout raised from its own hatchery.
- Public season
- The 2026 public fishing season is listed as daily from April 25 to September 7 and weekends only from September 12 to November 1.
- Bait policy
- TRCA allows worms and artificial lures, and its conservation-area bait policy prohibits other live bait.
Fees And Hours
- Admission
- Glen Haffy admission is listed by age group, with adult admission at $8.30 plus HST and lower rates for seniors, students, and children.
- Angling fee
- The daily Glen Haffy angling fee is listed separately from admission, with adult, senior, and student angling at $7.50 plus HST and child angling at $4.25 plus HST.
- Monthly hours
- TRCA posts different closing times by month and says last admission is one hour before closing, so check the current hours table before leaving.
On-Site Planning
- Parking to ponds
- The accessibility notes list a parking area with an at-grade path to the fishing ponds.
- Washrooms
- Washrooms are listed among Glen Haffy's amenities, and accessible washroom features are listed in the Nature Centre.
- Picnic space
- TRCA lists picnic sites and shelters at the park, which makes Glen Haffy easier to use as a half-day family outing.
Rules To Check
- Fishing licence
- TRCA's fishing FAQ says MNRF regulations apply and anglers should bring a valid fishing licence; Ontario's licence page explains current licence products and exemptions.
- Zone rules
- Use Ontario's Fisheries Management Zone 16 summary for current open seasons, limits, exceptions, and bait-management rules before keeping fish.
- Pets
- TRCA allows pets at many conservation areas under leash rules, but the Glen Haffy page specifically keeps pets away from the fishing ponds.
Official Info
- Park page
- Use the TRCA Glen Haffy page for current hours, 2026 operating dates, fees, accessibility, pet rules, washrooms, and park notices. Open Glen Haffy page
- TRCA fishing
- Use TRCA's fishing page for stocked-pond context, bait policy, beginner notes, and responsible fishing links. Open TRCA fishing page
Questions People Ask
When can the public fish at Glen Haffy in 2026?
TRCA lists public fishing daily from April 25 to September 7, then weekends only from September 12 to November 1. Dates are subject to weather and government regulations.
What does it cost to fish at Glen Haffy?
Plan for park admission plus a separate daily angling fee. TRCA lists adult admission at $8.30 plus HST and adult/senior/student angling at $7.50 plus HST, with lower child rates.
What fish are in the ponds?
TRCA says Glen Haffy stocks its ponds with rainbow trout raised at the park's fish hatchery.
Can I bring live bait?
TRCA's conservation-area bait policy prohibits live bait except worms. Artificial lures are also permitted.
Are washrooms and accessible access available?
Yes. TRCA lists washrooms, accessible washroom features, and a parking area with an at-grade path to the fishing ponds.
Do I need to check Ontario fishing rules?
Yes. TRCA's fishing FAQ says MNRF regulations apply and anglers should bring a valid fishing licence. Check Ontario's licence page and FMZ 16 summary before fishing.
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Official And Operator
- Toronto and Region Conservation AuthorityOfficial page
- Toronto and Region Conservation AuthorityOfficial page
- Toronto and Region Conservation AuthorityOfficial page
- Toronto and Region Conservation AuthorityOfficial page
- Government of OntarioOfficial page
- Government of OntarioOfficial page