Top 10 Fishing Spots In Ontario

Ontario is any angler’s dream when it comes to the abundance of lakes and rivers teeming with various fish species. It is unbelievable to take in the fact that the province of Ontario is home to an estimated 250,000 lakes and more than 100,000 kilometres of rivers. However, with so much choice, you may have a hard time deciding where to go for the best fishing experience. Do not fret, as the following top 10 list of the best fishing spots in Ontario will help you decide on where to find the best fishing destinations full of excitement, and most importantly, full of fish.  

Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes, but it is still impressively enormous with a surface area of 7,340 sq miles, or 18,960 km. Many trophy fish records have been set on Lake Ontario, like the record for the largest salmon caught at an incredible 47 pounds. Boat fishing on Lake Ontario is simply incredible. 

Lake Of The Woods

If you are a walleye fishing enthusiast, then Lake of the Woods should be no.1 on your list. 

A great family fishing destination, Lake of the Woods offers other fish species such as perch, crappie, pike, bass, trout, muskie, and sturgeon.  

Lake St. Clair

For those after muskie, Lake St. Cair is the place to go. You can expect to catch these lake monsters ranging in weight anywhere from 12 to 30+ lbs.

Lake Simcoe

A top spot in Ontario for ice fishing, Lake Simcoe attracts many anglers by offering an abundance of smallmouth bass, jumbo perch, whitefish, and trout. Also, many bass tournaments are held on Lake Simcoe. 

Lake Nipigon

With nearly 1,900 square miles of surface area, Lake Nipigon offers incredible fishing opportunities. In fact, the World Record for brook trout caught at 14.5 lbs was set on this lake. Other species that inhabit Lake Nipigon include pike, lake trout, walleye, and whitefish. 

Bay Of Quinte

Nicknamed the ‘walleye capital of the world’, the fall and winter migration of walleye to the Bay of Quinte offers great fishing opportunities to expert and novice anglers alike. The Bay of Quinte is also known for its pickerel, pike, salmon, trout, bass, and perch. 

Kesagami Lake

A large but surprisingly shallow lake at approximately 7ft on average and full of weed beds, Kesagami Lake offers the best opportunities for netting large pike. It is also a great fly-fishing spot, offering other fish species like walleye and perch. 

Lake Erie

Recreational and professional fishermen flock to Lake Erie for the abundant jumbo perch found there. You can expect to find other fish species in Lake Erie including bass, walleye, trout, salmon, and carp. 

Niagara River

The Niagara River should be on your list as one of the best destinations for steelhead, salmon, and sturgeon. This 35 mile long river also offers great fishing for trout, walleye, bass, and muskie. 

St. Lawrence River

The St. Lawrence River is an amazing fishing destination. The abundance of fish, along with the serene beauty of its scenery makes this an ideal place for any angler to visit. The average pike caught on the St. Lawrence River is over 10 lbs, and it is very common to net monster muskies over 40 lbs. Additionally, you can expect to catch bass, perch, bluegill, bullhead catfish, and crappie on the St. Lawrence River. 

If you are eager to head out to the above mentioned top fishing spots in Ontario and would like to find out how we can best insure you while being on the water, please contact us today so that we can answer any of your questions.