Spring Fishing
TRADITION OF FISHING
From the Inuit and First Nations who have been fishing Canadian waters for thousands of years and gained extensive knowledge of fish species and their migration patterns, to the present-day sportsmen who have perfected the practice of the catch, our people have been passing on the rich and storied tradition of fishing longer than the history of Canada itself.
Our country is brimming with fishable waters, and every Spring as the snow melts away, Canadians from coast to coast ready their rods for another epic season of fishing. This website is designed to make joining in on this tradition as simple as possible, with all the information and product knowledge you’ll need to make the most of this cherished pastime.
Video by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Canada Pro Staff, Matt Balcombe
Top Fishing Locations in Canada by Province
As the second largest country, Canada boasts of crystal-clear waters and lush forests, making it an ultimate destination for fishing enthusiasts. There are numerous fishing spots in Canada, each with its regulations and unique fish species. Discover the top fishing spots in Canada for your big catches!
Alberta
- Bow River – Brown and Rainbow Trout
- South Ram River – Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish, Mountain Whitefish, Bull Trout
British Columbia
- The Cowichan River - Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
- Fraser River - Chinook, Coho, Chum, Pink and Sockeye Salmon, White Sturgeon
- Ucluelet – Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, Dungeness Crab
Manitoba
- Lake Dauphin - Walleye, Northern Pike, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Sauger
- Lake Winnipeg – Walleye, Bass, Northern Pike, Trout, Drum, Perch
- Red River – Channel Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Goldeye
New Brunswick
- Restigouche River – Salmon, Trout
- Miramichi River – Striped Bass, Salmon, Trout
- Saint John River – Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Chain Pickerel
Newfoundland and Labrador
- The Gander River – Atlantic Salmon
- Big River - Altanic Salmon
Nova Scotia
- Shubenacadie River - Striped Bass
- Margaree River- Atlantic Salmon
Northwest Territories
- Great Bear Lake – Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout
- Great Slave Lake – lake Trout, Northern Pike, and Arctic Grayling
Nunavut
- Tree River – Arctic Char
Ontario
- Lake Ontario - Walleye, Pike, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Muskie
- Lake Simcoe – Bass, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, Whitefish
- Bay of Quinte – Largemouth Bass, Walleye
- Rainy Lake – Walleye, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Muskie
- Lake of the Woods – Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Whitefish, Lake Trout
Prince Edward Island
- Morell River- Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass
Quebec
- Saguenay - Walleye, Perch, Pike
- Grand Cascapedia - Atlantic Salmon
Saskatchewan
- Last Mountain Lake - Walleye and Perch
- Lake Diefenbaker - Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Yellow Perch
Yukon
- Wolf River - Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike, Whitefish
Marine
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