Ontario Fishing
Where the waters run wild and the catch runs legendary
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.
Species by Water Type
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:
Sunlit Shallows
Pumpkinseed, bluegill, goldeye, largemouth bass, white perch, and more thrive in Ontario's warmer lakes and bays.
Temperate Depths
Black crappie, walleye, rock bass, northern pike, white sucker, and redhorse suckers patrol these mid-range waters.
Glacial Rivers
Rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon, Chinook salmon, Cisco, and smelt thrive in Ontario's cold, crystal-clear waterways.
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You Won’t Believe the Size of This Fish! Colorado Angler Reels in a Lake Monster, Shaking Up Records
Scott Enloe, a U.S. angler, made a spectacular catch at the Blue Mesa Reservoir, a man-made lake in Colorado, reeling in a 33.24-kilogram lake trout. The trout, a greenish-grayish speckled giant the...
Springtime Splendor: 3 Pearls of Wisdom for Walleye Fishing in Ontario
As winter's icy grasp gives way to the vibrant colors and warmer days of spring, the waters of Ontario become a haven for walleye anglers. This magical season ushers in the walleye's annual spawning...
Dave Mercer’s – Facts of Fishing
Summer Pike Points.
Summer Pike Points. by.... J.P. Bushey. Some are definitely better than others! Reading water and being able to carry out a logical fishing approach...
Summertime Eyes.
Summertime Eyes. By....Tyler Dunn. If Ontario is best known for one fish it is without a doubt the delicious walleye. Trophy walleye fishing can be...
How to Choose the Right Fishing Trip for You
How to Choose the Right Fishing Trip for You? When my group started planning our annual fishing trip, we had no idea how difficult it was to decide...
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...
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...
When Santa Calls for Tips
Santa has us figured out. His yearly call for fishing details was still a surprise last year but has started to become predictable. He knows that we...
The Versatile Swimbait
While boot-tail swimbaits are not new, the uses for them keep expanding at a rapid pace. Throughout 2019 we noticed these inexpensive plastics...
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
The Summer peak is exactly that— walleyes will bite anything. Jigs, live bait, crankbaits, spinners, you name it. Every lake has a change that...
Is Live Bait Dead?
Well, not totally. Hang a minnow or a leech under a bobber and it might outperform scented plastics. For most other presentations, including jigging...
Ontario Fishing
- October Musky. Anyone know of a lodge in French River - Lake Nipissing area that’s open last two weekends in October? We are planning a Musky trip. Thanks
- Anyone know of a lodge in French River - Lake Nipissing area that’s open last two weekends in October? We are planning a Musky trip. Thanks
- Hambleton Lake in 2027
- To my friends and members of OFC.
- Crappie, Walleye & Bass.