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Ontario Fishing Trips
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Fishing Trips in Ontario, Canada.
A Guide to Fishing in Ontario
The diversity of the province of Ontario has definitely caught the eyes of anglers the world over. Its boreal forest, open fields, uncountable lakes and thriving rivers provide an unmatchable backdrop for a variety of fishing expeditions. The province and its citizens have also recognized this, and the infrastructure is in place for responsible and rewarding sport.
This guide is intended to give an introduction to the province's recreational fishing industry, providing regional overviews, wildlife profiles and other pertinent information to help ensure a safe and successful trip for fishers visiting the province.
All revenue from the sales of hunting and fishing licenses in the province is used exclusively for fish and wildlife management, helping to ensure that future generations will be able to challenge themselves against some of Canada's most abundant species.
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Geography Northwestern Ontario stretches from Lake Superior and the Minnesota-Ontario border all the way north to Hudson Bay. This area is home to over 100,000 freshwater lakes and rivers, a number higher than the entire human population of the region. These bodies of water offer some of the most abundant fishing in all of Canada, with a trophy catch just a hook and bait away. The section of northwestern Ontario with the highest concentration of lakes is Sunset Country, the area surrounding Kenora and spreading east past Thunder Bay. These lakes are home to a variety of walleye, trout and trophy muskie.
Fishing
Walleye (Sander vitreus) A popular catch for sport fishers is always walleye, and northwestern Ontario is chock full of them. Sunset Country, with its large, deep lakes, provides a perfect habitat for this cool water species. The fish thrive in the waters of Sunset Country, often growing to full maturity and beyond. Ontario walleye average between 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) and 1.35 kg (3 lb), with 5 kg (11 lb) walleye being quite possible.
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