1. Canada

Fishing in Canada

Fishing in Canada includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Inshore fishing targets a mix of kelp and rock species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish like tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Best fishing spots in Canada

Based on Fishbrain community data

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Types of species in Canada

Bass
Bass
Pike
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Perch
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Top fishing spots in Canada

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Lake Ontario (CAN)

Ontario, Canada

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Ottawa River (Rivière des Outaouais)

Quebec, Canada

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Grand River

Ontario, Canada

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Red River (CAN)

Manitoba, Canada

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Saint Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent)

Quebec, Canada

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Niagara River

Ontario, Canada

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Saint Lawrence River

Ontario, Canada

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Lake Saint Clair (CAN)

Ontario, Canada

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Lake Erie (CAN)

, Canada

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Bow River

Alberta, Canada

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Biggest catches in Canada

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Canada fishing reports

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Landlocked atlantic salmon

Lake Ontario (CAN)

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Largemouth bass

Lake Ontario (CAN)

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Smallmouth bass

Niagara River

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Atlantic salmon

Niagara River

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Smallmouth bass

Niagara River

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Smallmouth bass

Niagara River

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Rainbow trout

Lake Ontario (CAN)

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Chinook salmon

Lake Ontario (CAN)

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Walleye

Lake of the Woods (Ontario)

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Smallmouth bass

Lake of the Woods (Ontario)

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Cities in Canada

Toronto

Ontario, Canada

Montréal

Quebec, Canada

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada

Calgary

Alberta, Canada

Edmonton

Alberta, Canada

Ottawa

Ontario, Canada

Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada

Quebec City

Quebec, Canada

Hamilton

Ontario, Canada

Mississauga

Ontario, Canada

Brampton

Ontario, Canada

Surrey

British Columbia, Canada

Kitchener

Ontario, Canada

Halifax

Nova Scotia, Canada

Laval

Quebec, Canada

London

Ontario, Canada

Victoria

British Columbia, Canada

Markham

Ontario, Canada

Oshawa

Ontario, Canada

Vaughan

Ontario, Canada

Windsor

Ontario, Canada

Gatineau

Quebec, Canada

Longueuil

Quebec, Canada

Burnaby

British Columbia, Canada

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FAQ about fishing in Canada

🐟 What are the best fish species to catch in Canada?
Some of the most popular species anglers target in Canada include Bass, Pike, and Perch. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Canada.
🌊 Where are the top fishing spots in Canada?
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Canada include Lake Ontario (CAN), Ottawa River (Rivière des Outaouais), and Grand River. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Canada, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
🗺️ Which regions in Canada have the best fishing?
Based on catches logged by the Fishbrain community, the top regions for fishing in Canada are Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
🎣 What are anglers currently catching in Canada?
Recent catches logged in Canada include Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike, with active reports coming in from waters like Lake Ontario (CAN) and Niagara River. What's biting changes week to week depending on weather, water temperature, and season.

Open the to see the latest reports from Canada in real time — including bait, conditions, and exact locations.
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Popular States in Canada
QuebecNew BrunswickAlbertaNova ScotiaManitobaSaskatchewanNewfoundland and LabradorOntarioPrince Edward IslandBritish ColumbiaYukonNorthwest TerritoriesNunavut
Popular species in Canada
Smallmouth bassNorthern pikeLargemouth bassWalleyeRainbow troutYellow perchRock bassChannel catfishChinook salmonBrook troutPumpkinseedCommon carpBrown troutLake charBluegillMuskellungeSteelheadChain pickerelFreshwater drumStriped bassBlack crappieLake sturgeonBlack bullheadCoho salmonAtlantic mackerelExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Canada
Lake Ontario (CAN)Ottawa River (Rivière des Outaouais)Grand RiverRed River (CAN)Saint Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent)Niagara RiverSaint Lawrence RiverLake Saint Clair (CAN)Lake Erie (CAN)Bow RiverThames RiverNorth Saskatchewan RiverSaint Clair RiverLake SimcoeNorth Thames RiverLac Saint-FrançoisLake of the WoodsRivière des Mille ÎlesLake NipissingLake of the Woods (Ontario)Popular Waters