Ontario Fishing
With a huge variety of fish running its streams and rivers and residing in its lakes, Ontario is a favorite destination for fishing enthusiasts the world over. Known for playing host to the “big one,” this Canadian province welcomes tourists to enjoy the natural splendor its boundaries have to offer. Before diving into a fishing trip in Ontario,however, there are some things a non-resident might need to pay attention to. Fishing in this province generally requires a permit and some areas might demand more than one. Those who choose to fish Ontario do so for the massive variety of fish they can encounter.
Although not all species are found in every location during certain times of the year, here are some general rules of thumb for where to find what kinds of fish: Warm water fish found in Ontario include: pumpkinseed, bluegill, goldeye, largemouth bass, white perch and more. Cooler waters will play hose to black crappie, walleye, rock bass, northern pike, white sucker and even redhorse suckers. The cold waters of Ontario are home to rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon, Chinook salmon, Cisco, smelt and more. There are many websites to choose from for more information! If you are looking for a lodge or resort to stay at, please visit the comprehensive fishing resort directory here.
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Accessorize Your Boat for Success!
Your 1000-acre local lake fishes just fine with a 16-foot johnboat, a 25-hp motor, 12V tiller electric, and a 5” sonar. Take this rig too far out into Green Bay, across Mille Lacs, or for a 50-mile...
Attention to Detail! For your Next Ice Bite!
It must be our competitive nature. Something about a line showing up on a Lowrance screen, then disappearing, triggers us to focus on presentation details like no other time of the year. In the...
Dave Mercer’s – Facts of Fishing
When Santa Calls for Tips
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The Versatile Swimbait
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Lead Core Feel
Fishing a new lake for walleye this fall, better bring the lead core. Big groups of fish rest on specific contours or in the basin of most lakes and...
Size Matters for Crankbaits
The huge storage lockers on our Nitro ZV21 Pro boats seem to fill up fast with crankbaits. Even more lures travel with us in the back of the truck....
Keep The Summer Bite Hot
As the seasons transition from spring to summer walleyes change feeding patterns. As walleye anglers, there are several adaptations and varied...
Transition Walleyes
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Is Live Bait Dead?
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Increase Your Success During Late Ice
Increase Your Success During Late Ice Four Late-Winter Tips for Catching More Panfish Seek, Drill and Stay Mobile for Late Ice Crappies. In...
Spring Time Cranking
Spring means warming waters and shallow baitfish. The north shorelines, larger flats, shallow rocks, and longer bays warm faster than the main lake....
Spawn Time March Madness
With the slightly warmer winter, many walleye areas will likely see ice off before the peak of the late March to early April spawn. Of course, some...
Running Rough Water
About this time every year it seems that fishermen start to get “the itch.” Cabin fever has set in, the ice is getting thin, and they all know that...
Covering the Basin for Icing Walleyes
Anticipation would be a great word to describe what every ice fisherman is feeling this time of year! Chances are the walleyes still have their fall...
