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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Swimbaits for Summer Walleye.

Swimbaits for Summer Walleye.

If you’re looking to land big walleye and prefer casting over trolling, swimbaits are one of the best baits going to accomplish this goal. When other anglers are working small, twister tail jigs...

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Vertical Jigging for Suspended Smallies.

Vertical Jigging for Suspended Smallies.

Retrieving baits and lures in a horizontal fashion is one of the most commonly utilized and effective techniques in fishing today. There are times, however, when a vertical approach may be your best...

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Dave Mercer’s – Facts of Fishing


 

Picking a Walleye Ice Rod

Picking a Walleye Ice Rod

It’s coming quick this year – ice season. Often early ice can be one of the best times of year, so let’s get ready! We use two types of rods when...

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Wrapping it for Walleyes

Wrapping it for Walleyes

By: Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz Like clockwork, the phone at The Next Bite office rings with a call from Santa about this time every year...

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Structured Success!

Structured Success!

By: Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz Do you believe everything your buddies tell you? Talk about a loaded question! The answer is probably, “It...

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Crankbaits for Walleye

Crankbaits for Walleye

It’s Time for Cranks! Dust off the planer boards and fire up the kicker motor because it's trolling season! That's right crankbait aficionados, it's...

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Warm Water Walleye

Warm Water Walleye

Although walleyes are known as a “cold water” fish, in the spring it seems that they can’t get warm enough! When the water temperature is less than...

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River Magic

River Magic

Who doesn't love a good magic show? The music, the lights, and the awe of wondering how the magician made the trick happen. A great magician knows...

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Going with the Flow

Going with the Flow

If you just got done packing away hunting gear and are pacing around the house constantly checking the long-range forecast, chances are you are an...

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