Category: Fishing
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8 bucket list fishing trips in Northeastern Ontario
Fishing season’s not here yet, but that’s no reason not to plan your dream getaway now. If you’re planning a northern adventure in 2019, we’ve got a few fishing trips to add to your bucket list:
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Fishing on the Mattawa River
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com. Fishing on a new body of water is always exciting and presents a challenge, too. Fishing a new lake means learning the lay of the land without having go-to areas or fishing hotspots from past adventures to rely on. This is precisely…
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Billy's bobbers
Thanks to Brad Steinberg, our Natural Heritage Education Coordinator, for today’s post, which includes instructions on how to make your own fishing bobber. I never knew either of my grandfathers, both of them claimed by heart disease before I got to know them. I was, however, blessed with some great surrogates – family friends whose…
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Muskie memories on the French River
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com. One of the most beautiful bodies of water I’ve visited throughout my fishing travels so far is the French River. This river is unique. The French River is made up of a massive web of intertwined channels winding their way through the…
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Fishing on the Rideau River
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com. Since moving to Ottawa nearly four years ago, the Rideau River has become one of my favourite fishing playgrounds as it offers such a great variety of species to chase. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed targeting Large-mouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Northern Pike, Common Carp,…
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Top 5 BIG fishing holes of Northeastern Ontario
Northeastern Ontario: Undeniably Big, Unbelievably Close. We couldn’t agree more! If you’re chasing a BIG fishing experience, this is the post for you. Northeastern Ontario Tourism asked their readers to vote for their top fishing destinations and the votes are in! Join us in counting down the top 5 BIG fishing holes of Northeastern Ontario:
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Why Lake Ontario is the land of fishy dreams
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com. There’s a certain magic about any day spent on the water. For me, this is especially true when I set out on Lake Ontario. It is without a doubt one of my favourite bodies of water to fish. It’s vast, beautiful, deep,…
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Fish stocking 101
If you like to fish and want to improve your chances of getting a good catch, your best bet is to head to one of Ontario’s 2,000 lakes and rivers that are stocked by Ontario Parks or the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The ministry has been stocking popular spots since the early 1950s…
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Why you should try fall bass fishing
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com. Fall is the absolute favourite season for many anglers. It’s no wonder! Although I love summer, I quickly forget I’m missing the heat when fall bass action rolls around. There are tons of reasons why now is a great time to get…