Gord Ellis

Gord Ellis is a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, Ontario and a full time journalist, broadcaster, professional angler and guide. He is the senior editor of Ontario Out of Doors magazine, Canada's best read fishing and hunting magazine. Gord is a regular on CBC radio's Superior Morning and writes a monthly column on Ontario for the Northern Wilds magazine, in Minnesota. He has written over a thousand feature articles and columns for publications as diverse as Sentier Chasse Peche, in Quebec, the Financial Post and the Globe and Mail. He is a long time member of the Outdoor Writers of Canada and has won better than 25 national awards for his writing and photography. In 2018, Gord was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wisconsin.

More Articles By Gord Ellis

Turkey Hunting Tips

Learn some tips to make your next turkey hunt a successful one.

Bear Hunt Experience

Ontario is the destination for black bear hunters.

Superb Steelhead Fishing on Coastal Streams along Superior’s North Shore

12 Places to Go Walleye Fishing In and Around Thunder Bay

Catch your limit and experience the province's best angling near this Northwestern Ontario city.

Getting Bites Under City Lights

Urban Angling in Thunder Bay

Techniques for an Ontario Moose Hunt

Popular methods to use on a big game hunt.

Up Close & Personal Bear Hunting

Harvesting a bear up close is very challenging but rewarding.

Lac Des Milles Lacs and Black Bay

Ice Fishing Hot Spots near Thunder Bay

Winter Bounty Awaits Adventurous Anglers on Shallow Bays of Lake Superior

Understanding the Whitetail Rut

Simple tactics for a successful deer hunt.

Fishing in the City

Discover Thunder Bay's Urban Angling Hotspots

Fall Fishing Festival

Labour Day Weekend in Nipigon

Trophy Deer Hunts in Thunder Bay

Gord Ellis reveals one of Northwest Ontario's most overlooked trophy hunts.

Why You Should Always Travel With Fishing Gear in Thunder Bay

7 amazing fishing spots right in the city.

Shore Lunch

What to Pack & How to Make It

Fish Kenogamisis Lake in Greenstone

Home of the Geraldton Walleye Classic!

Big Water, Big Fish

Chinook fishing on the Nipigon River

The Lodge Experience

Adventure at your doorstep in Superior Country

Northern Ontario Ice Fishing in Superior Country

Northern Ontario ice fishing is a great way to experience winter.

What a catch!

Superior Fishing in Superior Country