Category: Fishing
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Health benefits of fishing
Fishing is an iconic Canadian pastime. There’s nothing like spending the day by the water with your friends and family, casting a line and enjoying the great outdoors. But did you know you can get more than a killer catch from a day of fishing? Fishing actually has benefits for your physical and mental health.…
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Muddying the water for Quetico’s spring Walleye
Today’s post comes from James Burns, a Conservation Officer, and former Quetico Park Interior Ranger from 2000-2013. If the water is too cold for you to look forward to a deep dive in the lake after a long portage, that means the water is too cold for most species of fish in Quetico Provincial Park’s…
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The dos and don'ts of using live bait in provincial parks
Ontario is home to more than 250,000 lakes, thousands of kilometres of streams and rivers, and more than 150 species of fish. There are endless fishing opportunities at Ontario Parks, and dropping a line is a great way to connect with and learn about nature. From Lake Trout to Brook Trout, Walleye to Northern Pike,…
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Ice fishing for perch at Sibbald Point
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer, Ashley Rae, of SheLovesToFish.com. I’ve previously only had the opportunity to explore Lake Simcoe a handful of times. This included a couple of open water outings and an afternoon on the ice while passing through the area a few years back. Spending more time on this…
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Discover fall camping at Driftwood Provincial Park
This blog post comes from Emma Webb, Head Gate Attendant at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Driftwood is my favourite provincial park. Don’t get me wrong, I adore Samuel de Champlain, but there’s something magical about Driftwood. It’s where I started my parks career. Although it may be smaller, the park has a lot of…
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Top 6 parks for canoe fishing in northern Ontario
Paddling into the wilderness, fishing from a canoe and then going back to camp to enjoy a backcountry fish fry is a special experience. If you’re up for a trip like this, check out our recommendations for the best backcountry fishing destinations in our northern parks.
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The height of land: Wakami Lake Provincial Park
Wakami Lake Provincial Park sits very near the “height of land.” That is, the place where water either flows to the Great Lakes and eventually out to the Atlantic Ocean, or north to Hudson Bay and the arctic watershed. It’s also a place where the southern forests of Sugar Maple and Yellow Birch give way…
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Checking off new winter experiences at Silent Lake
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com, as she recounts her 2017 trip to Silent Lake. I think any angler will agree that it’s nearly impossible to sleep while experiencing the anticipation of an upcoming fishing trip. This was the case for me and my friend Lori, who joined me…
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Hike-in ice fishing at Frontenac
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com, as she recounts her 2017 trip to Frontenac. Over the weekend, I traveled from my home in the Ottawa area to visit Frontenac Provincial Park. Growing up in nearby Napanee, I had visited the park plenty of times in the past, but…