Fish For All Seasons

Who Says You Can’t Fish All Year round in Ontario?

It’s funny, I have quite a few buddies who can’t wait for Bass season to open, but in Ontario, there are (in most cases) seasons for different species of fish. But a lot of people only fish in the summer, or they target just bass, musky or walleye. Whatever you fancy and/or like to fish for is your choice in Ontario.

I have been fishing for over 40 years of my life, and there is still nothing better than fishing for all kinds of different fish in all four seasons.

I live in Port Perry, Ontario, so I’m close to the heart of the Kawarthas, boasting some of the best fishing in the world! I must say I am pretty lucky to be within an hour or two of some of the best fishing, including every species that Ontario has to offer.

fishing-ontario-1

First, I want to start with steelhead (rainbow trout). In the spring they run the rivers to spawn. When the temperature is right and after a few days of good rain, you can get into some of the best fishing you can imagine, with fish up to 15 pounds, and this fish is very easily accessible.

fishing-ontario-2

As we move on to late spring-early summer, you have crappies that come shallow to spawn; they are great fish for kids to catch and get them into the sport. You can fish them in warming bays with very little current for great success.

From there, walleye opens, and we all know how much we love to catch them as they are great table fare. Check near fast water, rivers, or moving currents in the spring for best results. Then bass and musky open, and Ontario offers trophy fishing for these species. Try drop-offs and weed beds as the temperature starts to rise in the summer.

fishing-ontario-3

And lastly, it doesn’t stop there…ice fishing is an unbelievable sport for the whole family, from perch to walleye to crappie, it is a great way to get out and enjoy the outdoors in the winter.

So don’t sit around watching fishing shows (except Fish TV of course, lol); get out in this beautiful province of Ontario and enjoy fishing all year round.

About Ron James

Ron has been fishing for over 35 years. He started fishing when he was just a youngster with his father Bill James (God rest his soul). He moved onto tournament fishing as his passion grew. With numerous wins and top finishes, the next step had to be taken. He met Leo, and the unstoppable force of Fish TV "is the best thing that has happened.

Recommended Articles

Don’t Be Afraid Of Muskies

Muskies are fish of 10,000 casts and are found in large bodies of water in Northwestern Ontario.

Pike Aplenty

How to select the right spot to catch pike in late fall fishing in Ontario.

Talon Lake Lunge

This 3500-acre lake holds trophy muskies and should not be ignored!

Mississagi Multi-Species Magic

Equipped for outfitting sportsmen and providing family fishing vacations.

Catching Ontario Walleye

Pro Tips for Bait and Walley Presentations

Hidden Musky Gems

The Musky Hunter shares 3 favourite musky hot spots across Ontario.

Baptiste Bass

Catching 5- to 6-Pound Smallmouth Bass Each Fishing Season

Steelhead and Salmon of Northern Ontario

Ontario's north is home to tributaries of Lake Superior and Lake Huron—and many species of salmon and steelhead

5 Tips For How to Hire A Fishing Guide

Picking a guide is almost as fun as the actual fishing trip.

World Class Walleye

Fishing Day Trips on the Bay of Quinte

Shield Lakes & Rivers

A Million Acres of Water. Where do You Start?

Guided Fishing on Lake St. Clair

Captain Jim remembers over 600 muskies in a 3 month period.

Saugeen River Fishing

Great Fly Fishing Guide Trips with Grindstone Angling

5 Places to Shore Fish

Fish’n Canada shows you where to go shore fishing in Ontario.

Top Three Ontario Musky Waters

Where to catch the fish of 10,000 casts.

Camp Conewango

Lake Talon Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Discover the 3 Best Bass Fishing Lakes in Ontario

Check out these lakes for hard-fighting smallmouth bass on your next fishing trip to Northern Ontario.

Nipigon Brook Trout

Experience some high caliber trout fishing in Northwestern Ontario.

Kesagami Wilderness Lodge

Kesagami Lake has just under a million acres of fishable water that is chock full of pike and walleye.

True Colours

How important is your lure colour when selecting a bait?