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Fishing

World-Class Freshwater Fishing

Are you looking to land your next personal best? Then Northeastern Ontario is the place to be.

Our multi-species freshwater lakes and rivers offer up a plethora of angling opportunities—whether you’re fly fishing or ice fishing, canoeing or boating, you’ll never run out of places to drop a line.

When you’re done fishing for the day, you can treat yourself to an all-inclusive stay at one of our world-class lodges or camps. Whether you choose a drive-in, fly-in, or boat-in lodge, the experienced guides will help you find the perfect spot to wet your line.  And don’t forget to explore the dozens of public launches and lodges with easy access. 

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to plan your escape and experience the best fishing Northeastern Ontario has to offer!

Our borders start on the rocky shorelines of Lake Huron. Follow the coast to the tributaries of the Great Lakes, or head north into the tens of thousands of rivers and lakes in Northeastern Ontario.

Lakes here range from mesotrophic to oligotrophic. The mesotrophic lakes offer lots of fun opportunities to fish natural structures for warm water species such as bass, walleye, muskie, and pike. And our oligotrophic lakes have deep, crystal clear waters perfect for all types of trout.

Some lakes have the best of both worlds and while you’re here you’ll have the opportunity to catch both natural and stocked lake and brook trout.

Illustration of a Brook Trout.
An illustration of a lake trout.
An illustration of a rainbow trout.
An illustration of a muskie.
Illustration of a Chinook Salmon.
Illustration of a Coho Salmon.
An illustration of a northern pike.
An illustration of a smallmouth bass.
An illustration of a largemouth bass.
An illustration of a yellow perch.
An illustration of a walleye.

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Resources and Regulations

Before heading anywhere new, every good angler should check the region’s rules and regulations. Embracing the seasonality of species is essential for making the most of your vacation.

You also need to make sure you have the proper fishing license for the type of fishing you’re doing.

Ontario Fishing Regulations
A person in a warm jacket ice fishing at sunset next to their snowmobile.

Ice Fishing Is Our Thing

From the thrill of bringing a healthy winter fish up through the ice to that feeling of contentment as you cozy up after a day spent outside, ice fishing is a quintessential Canadian pastime—and Northeastern Ontario is known for its incredible .

From classic ice huts to luxurious ice bungalows, you’ll find experiences below that will fit your preferences. A friends’ weekend, a couples’ getaway, or a family vacation–ice fishing is all about the memories you make on the ice–and about the killer fish you’ll find in our Northern lakes.

A young man in a red flannel shirt holds up a long pike he just caught.

New to Fishing? Want to Learn?

If this is your first season fishing, it can be challenging to plan a fishing trip somewhere new—luckily Northeastern Ontario is a wonderful place to learn. We've paired up with lodges across the region to make the experience as easy as possible. With our experienced guides your skills, and catches, will advance quickly.

Experience Fishing is a Northern program that helps new anglers find lodges that offer gear and guidance for beginners and are perfect for families. With packages to suit all skill levels, the program also offers guidance on targeting certain species and includes rods, lures, and other equipment to help you reach your angling goals.

Experience Fishing
  • Where to Fish
  • Fly Fishing
  • Urban Fishing
  • Tips & Tricks

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