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Fishing is an iconic Canadian pastime. There's nothing like spending the day by the water with your friends and family, casting a line, and enjoying the great outdoors. Find articles on fishing from Ontario Parks Blog explaining the do's and don'ts of fishing, and more.
Parks Blog » Fishing
5M ago
Take a moment this fall to appreciate the wonder of the fall migrations. A trip to a park this autumn will expose you to an incredible variety of wildlife.
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Parks Blog » Fishing
6M ago
Today’s post comes from James Burns, a conservation officer, and former Quetico Provincial Park interior ranger from 2000-2013. If I thought more people were going to read this article, I’d almost feel guilty, for a gentleman should not kiss and tell; or in this case, catch and tell. Thankfully I’m no gentleman! Before anyone gets …
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Parks Blog » Fishing
6M ago
The air gets nippy, the leaves start to change, and keen anglers start packing up their gear for a northern escape. Itching for some fall fishing in northeastern Ontario? Add these seven parks to your list: Missinaibi Provincial Park Open until September 22, 2024 Missinaibi Lake is huge: 40 km long with another bay that’s …
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Parks Blog » Fishing
6M ago
Canada’s Boreal Forest Region stretches from the edge of the Yukon in the north, down and across the country all of the way to Newfoundland and Labrador. Ecologically rich and diverse, the boreal forest ecosystem captures the imagination with its towering trees, shimmering lakes, and breathtaking scenery. It can be hard to choose where to …
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Parks Blog » Fishing
6M ago
Today’s post comes from James Burns, a conservation officer and former Quetico Provincial Park interior ranger. Quetico Provincial Park is a cool place for a lot of reasons. If you’re reading this, you probably know that already. But this article is about something that may not be appreciated by those of you who are already …
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Parks Blog » Fishing
8M ago
Ontario is home to more than 250,000 lakes, thousands of kilometres of streams and rivers, and more than 150 species of fish. There are endless fishing opportunities at Ontario Parks, and dropping a line is a great way to connect with and learn about nature. From Lake Trout to Brook Trout, Walleye to Northern Pike, …
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Parks Blog » Fishing
10M ago
Today’s post comes from Nick Lacombe, fisheries biologist at Algonquin Provincial Park. For me, springtime in Algonquin means trout fishing. Many others share this feeling, as about 70% of backcountry campers fish for trout during their spring trips. Lakes containing Brook and Lake Trout are found throughout the Algonquin backcountry, with the best lakes often …
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Parks Blog » Fishing
1y ago
Calling all anglers! Fishing season doesn’t end when the lake freezes over. Our parks are home to some world-class ice fishing opportunities. Here are some prime spots to drop a line this winter: Safety first! Before we get into our go-to ice fishing spots, let’s talk safety. When ice fishing, safety should always be number …
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Parks Blog » Fishing
1y ago
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com. As the ice freezes up across the province, anglers will soon begin venturing out onto the hard water for some ice fishing action. Ice fishing is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors during our long, cold winters. Trust me, when …
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Parks Blog » Fishing
1y ago
In today’s post, year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com recounts a killer 2018 trip. There’s nothing I love more than venturing off on a road trip to somewhere new. This week’s adventure began at my home in Ottawa. Eric and I loaded up our truck and headed off to Windy Lake Provincial Park. This …
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