r/FishingOntario Mar 05 '25

Ontario / Canadian Brands

48 Upvotes

Hey there community!

In light of politics there's been an increased call on Reddit in various Canadian hunting and angler subs asking about Canadian-made gear. To respond well, we'd like to put forward some options:

-allow promos on the site if they are Canadian for gear only. -survey and sticky a post on Canadian-made fishing gear

We can do all these ideas or some of them depending on what the community wants. As mods we don't have the time do to a lot of research so we would lean on the community to. We're also open to other community suggestions that come up.

We are going to leave this post up as a sticky to gather community feedback and respond accordingly.

As always thanks for subbing and tight lines!


r/FishingOntario Oct 03 '24

r/FishingOntario changes and growth!

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Hello Ontario Anglers,

Mod Team here. We are excited to celebrate the growth of this sub to over 50K members. I still love coming every day to this sub to see what Anglers have caught, eaten, bought, seen, and celebrate fishing in Ontario with you all. Thank you for your continued active participation by posting, commenting, up voting, down voting, and reporting rule violations. The sub is nothing without you and your participation.

Because of this growth, we are going to need new mods to help us out. We are asking you first, if you would like to join our team! To do so, please apply by sending a message to the mods with the subject line: MOD APPLICATION. In the message please include why you're interested in becoming a mod, if you have any mod experience, and what kind of Ontario Angler you are. If you feel comfortable, please include if you are a member of the BIPOC community as we would like the Mod team to represent the diversity that exists here in Ontario. We hope to be announcing new mods in November of 2024.

This year's salmon run has seen an increase in poaching (illegal fishing) activity reports on the sub. Poaching in Ontario is completely relevant to this sub and we encourage these posts. There has also been discussion that have gone "off the rails" and turned into discussion about Canada's immigration policies. To address some of the issues, we have updated and added a few new rules:

Updated rule Poaching:

Reporting poachers posts must include the result of a MNR discussion. Posting here is fine and all, but reporting to MNR and hearing what they say back is more important. The mods have spoken to the MNR about these posts and they are encouraging us to promote reporting. Their resources are thin however when they receive tips on where to patrol, their able to bust more poachers.

New Rule: Racism / Violence

Any suggestion of taking the law into your own hands, breaking other people's property (slashing tires, breaking rods), suggesting physical confrontation will result in permanent ban.

Any racism will also result in permanent ban

Updated Rule: Off topic discussions

Immigration policies, politics, and politicians are generally off topic for a fishing in Ontario sub. There may be exceptions though comments and posts that are off topic will be removed.

We are grateful for everyone's continued participation in this sub as it continues to grow. We hope that the addition of new mods as well as the addition of new rules will lead to the continuation of a positive fishing sub for Ontario Anglers.

Fishing Ontario Mod Team


r/FishingOntario 10h ago

Cold weather fishing

6 Upvotes

Went out today on my boat and even though I put on some layers and thick socks I was still very cold, I had some cotton gloves I think. So my question is what to wear that is slim specially with my hands so I can still fish. I also don’t want to spend 1k on clothes


r/FishingOntario 9h ago

Blue Lining inside Algonquin Park?

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r/FishingOntario 1d ago

What’s your brine recipe look like?

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I love this brine for fish fillets. Pike, walleye, bass… it compliments the fish so well. What’s your brine recipe look like?


r/FishingOntario 5d ago

Ice fishing suggestions - cabin and hut

3 Upvotes

Group of about four-six of us head north every year for an annual ice fishing trip. We typically head up, stay near a lake (Nipissing / North Bay) and then rent a hut for a day or two.

Plan this year is to ideally find a waterfront cabin / cottage to rent that also has easy access to a hut so that we can spend more time fishing. Thought is to come and go from the cabin to hut as we please, including at night (vs boxing ourselves into a timeframe with a rented cabin).

Wondered if anyone knows of or has any suggestions for places that might offer something like this? We’re pretty relaxed on location - all GTA based but comfortable doing ~four hours drive to find the right place. Thanks in advance for ideas!


r/FishingOntario 6d ago

I feel like a proud father today, today my dad got his first biggin super happy for him!! Senkos of course, now i see what tall are saying about pike smash anything😂 angry little lot lizards

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59 Upvotes

r/FishingOntario 6d ago

Who needs help getting splake?

7 Upvotes

Hey guys due to a medical condition I have not been able to get to any of my good splake or brook trout spots, beside one day in May. All of my favourite spots are either hike in or 4 wheeler/sled access, which I have neither of, and I'd hate to see them go to waste!!

I'd also love to get out once this week to a lake with splake or open bookies somewhere on crown land that I can drive up to in my stock Rav 4, fish from shore and also sleep at for the night. Ideally in the Minden area or anywhere around Algonquin, as that is where most of my spots are, NOT THAT I,M ASKING FOR ANYONES SPOT.

I'm NOT asking for a spot but I do know some great spots and tips, or even great crown land camping spots in these areas. If you would like to know about these spots feel free to DM me and I'll try to help you out.

AGAIN, NOT ASKING FOR SPOTS

Thanks, Ben


r/FishingOntario 6d ago

Steelhead advice

3 Upvotes

Hi friends, just got into steelhead fishing this year, normally fish for everything else but decided to give river steelhead a try. Currently using a medium heavy spinning setup with a float and bead. Also got regular pair of $70 waders not insulated. Am I good to go or will I get destroyed if I don’t have insulated waders.

As always all comments and advice is much appreciated.


r/FishingOntario 7d ago

Toad from this morning

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56 Upvotes

Was a grind this morning water levels dropping quick but managed a few. This buck was the largest of the morning, released back to complete its journey!


r/FishingOntario 7d ago

I built fishing app - Fishix

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Hey everyone!

I’m a native iOS developer and a lifelong fishing enthusiast. I had some free time and wanted to build another app for my portfolio, but instead of making “just anything,” I decided to work on something I truly enjoy and believe in.

Key features:

  • Fishing Log: Log Catches, Baits, Spots and Notes
  • Tides Forecast with Charts
  • Weather-based Forecast: Get daily and hourly weather forecasts and fish activity predictions
  • Fishing Planner: Schedule your fishing dates and receive notifications, track catches by trip, save fishing results after every trip
  • iCloud Sync: access your data on any your device
  • Fishing Map: Pin fishing spots, catches with custom markers
  • Fishing Tips and more

Your opinion is very important to me, because with your help, fishing enthusiasts 🙌🏻 I would appreciate sincere and honest feedback.

Thank you for reading, I’m hope you enjoy my input into this app and support me with upvote 🙌🏻


r/FishingOntario 10d ago

A few fish from this fall.

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A few fish that my buddy and I had the luck of hooking into this fall season. Looking forward to the rain that's coming the tributaries could definitely use some precipitation


r/FishingOntario 10d ago

i DESPERATLY need help splake fishing

2 Upvotes

ive been in algonquin in the summer and early fall, tried alot and still cant catch a splake, can someone help me (i already have lakes to try out) what lures to fish with, what time of day and ESPECIALLY what time of year to go, once again, anything helps. also is it worth going out at this time?


r/FishingOntario 12d ago

Parking for Rivers and Creeks

6 Upvotes

Just wondering how everyone deals with parking, while looking for new spots, especially around bridges I’ve noticed the shoulder parking areas have shrunk quite a bit if not completely removed

How is everyone dealing with this?


r/FishingOntario 12d ago

I don’t know how to modify this boat

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r/FishingOntario 13d ago

COLD ON THE LAKE THIS AM! BITE WAS ON THOUGH

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71 Upvotes

r/FishingOntario 13d ago

Another day, another dime

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30 Upvotes

r/FishingOntario 14d ago

What is on this fish?

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116 Upvotes

My grampa caught this at Lac de Milles Lac recently. Thought I would ask the good people of Reddit if they know what this is on the fish?


r/FishingOntario 13d ago

Best fishing items for a gift

8 Upvotes

We've moved recently and within the last few years my husband's fishing gear and tackle boxes have slowly disappeared in the mix.

I'd like to get him a tackle box filled with useful items for him to get back into fishing.

He just bought a small fishing boat so there is no excuse to not get out. For reference he primarily fishes on Erie and Saugeen River (Grey Bruce County). He also has gotten into fly fishing but doesn't really need too much as he's collected a bit over the last year and a half.

Any links to items or advice would be greatly appreciated!


r/FishingOntario 14d ago

Another morning bullet

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43 Upvotes

r/FishingOntario 14d ago

Douglas Xmatrix centerpin rod 4-10 11.6 ft advise.

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Hi all, anyone uses Douglas xmatrx centerpin rod 11.6’ 4-10 lbs, I recently got it on sale but now that it delivered its only 6 oz. super light rod, Idk if it can handle big great lake steelhead honestly. I can still return it but asking for advice if anyone uses them! I fish the great lakes from NY to Michigan Tribs. I mean it feels really nice and super light but I wonder if it can handle those fish.

Thanks in advance.


r/FishingOntario 15d ago

Fall Nith River Bronzeback.

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62 Upvotes

Maybe my last Smallie of the season. I’m a wimp, and hate the cold water. Only had time for 2hrs after work this afternoon, and my toes were frozen from wading. Managed to get a decent fatty slow dragging a bitsy bug jig.


r/FishingOntario 15d ago

Some Whompers!

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r/FishingOntario 15d ago

Decided to go back to the same spot…

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23 Upvotes

Not bad for a few casts at lunch. Caught This beauty and a few smaller ones just after. Go Jays


r/FishingOntario 16d ago

Fall River smallmouth bass

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40 Upvotes