Access Richmond Hill
The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
Contact Us
905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Report Feedback
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
Fishing
Richmond Hill provides the community with public access to fishing areas that have a variety of freshwater fish.
Fishing Locations
Where to fish
There are a number of areas to fish in the Richmond Hill community including:
- Lake Wilcox (please note fishing at Lake Wilcox is permitted from boats, privately-owned shoreline areas, and from the fishing platform in Lake Wilcox Park, across from Jessie Vanek Park)
- Humber River
- Rouge River
- Don River
Where not to fish
Signs are posted in areas where fishing is not allowed in the community. These no fishing locations include:
- Lake St. George
- Phyllis Rawlinson Park
- Bond Lake, in the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve
- Phillips Lake, in the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve
- Lake Wilcox Fish and Wildlife Refuge, west end of Lake Wilcox, as well as off the new pedestrian boardwalk
- All stormwater management facilities
Tips for a good fishing experience
You can make your fishing experience in Richmond Hill a great one by following these tips:
Contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for more information about fishing in Richmond Hill.