James Smedley

Professional photographer and writer James Smedley’s contributions—more than 400 pieces and close to 1,000 images—to U.S. and Canadian books, magazines, and newspapers have earned him over 40 national and international awards. In addition to teaching photography workshops, James is the travel editor at Ontario OUT of DOORS magazine. James has fly-fished for brook trout and arctic grayling in far northern rivers and continues to cast for trout, bass, and steelhead near his home in the northern Ontario town of Wawa where he lives with his wife Francine and daughters Islay and Lillian.

Visit James at www.jamessmedleyoutdoors.com

More Articles By James Smedley

Connected by canoeing

A father-daughter adventure

Teenagers & whitewater?

The Smedleys tackle the Turtle

An Angler’s Perspective on Northern Ontario

Find Your Favourite Fishing Adventure in the North.

Bucket Mouths and Bronze Backs

Doubling up on Algoma Country Bass

Angling with Old Friends on the Kapuskasing River

Creating an Angler

Family Fishing in Northern Ontario

Angling & Camping Heaven

Check out the best places to fish and camp in Algoma's Provincial Parks

Using Jerk Baits to Catch Northeastern Ontario Brook Trout

Unwinding in Obatanga

Obatanga Provincial Park provides accessible wilderness and established campsites.

Fly-in Fishing Vacation

The Time Has Never Been Better

Capturing the Northern Lights

A Father-Daughter Bonding Experience

Overnight Lake Nipissing Ice Fishing Trip

Winging it for walleye

Experience incredible walleye fishing on Kabinakagami Lake

Explore Like Never Before

Paddling Wabakimi Provincial Park

Smoked Fish: A Do-It-Yourself Delicacy

Catching and eating fish from the cold, clear waters is one of the perks of living in Northern Ontario.

Canoe Tripping to Great Eating

Fine Dining on the Coast of Lake Superior

Jackfish

A Connection to Canada's Group of Seven

A Dozen Ways to Fill Your Days

Exploring Samuel De Champlain Provincial Park

Paddling the painted landscape

A Group of Seven wilderness adventure

Canoe vs Kayak

Which is better for paddling on Lake Superior?