5 Places to Shore Fish
Fish’n Canada shows you where to go shore fishing in Ontario.
By Fish'n Canada
Take a Kid Fishing!
Make it a really big deal and create future anglers who enjoy the sport as much as you do.
Start off by making your trip a really big deal. If you are going on a weekend start talking about it on Wednesday or Thursday to get them pumped up! Here are some more great tips for making this a trip to remember.
1. CHECK THE WEATHER
The last thing you want is to take your kids out in hurricane winds and heavy rain, so make sure you have good weather so your kids will enjoy their time outdoors.
2. TAKE IT SLOW
You don't want to travel five or six hours away from home. Find a close location so they are not sitting in the car for too long. When you arrive, have a look around at Mother Nature - birds, snakes, grasshoppers anything that piques their interest before getting out the rods and sitting on the bank or in a boat.
3. ENCOURAGE YOUR KIDS
When your kids are fishing, cheer them on and let them know what a great cast they are making! Take your time to teach them how to handle a fishing rod, worms and lures etc. It is very important that kids are taught in a simple, fun manner.
4. WHEN LANDING A FISH
Show your kids how to properly handle a fish that you are going to release and I would encourage you to teach them to catch and release for their future. There is nothing wrong with keeping a few for lunch but keep the smaller ones.
5. SHORE LUNCH
Kids love to see things in nature and having a good old fashion shore lunch is very bonding with your kids. Teach them survival skills at an early age is an asset. And a great way to just get away from the rods and reels for a while to keep them wanting to get back to it.
6. PANFISH
Start out with panfish like bluegill, perch, and crappie where there are plenty and lots of action so you can keep the kids busy catching fish, this will keep them interested and not lose focus or get bored.
7. MAKE IT NOT JUST ABOUT FISHING!
Lastly, make the trip fun and not just all about fishing. You have to make it an outdoor experience that the kids will love and will want more in the future. After all, the time you spend with your kids is time you will never get back and that is the most important thing in the world.
Recommended Articles
Six Species on Six Lakes at Slippery Winds
The Ontario Experience visits Sunset Country in sight of endless fish
Fish'n Canada in The Rough
Pete Bowman of Fish'n Canada and Keith Beasley of Canada in the Rough Pair up for Some Wild Bass Fishing
White(fish) North
Ontario's Lakes Offer Unlimited Opportunities
Friends in Fishy Times
An ode to fishing buddies new and old
Rainy Lake Walleye
Fishing at La Belle’s Birch Point Camp
Fall Walleye
Using Chub, Bottom Bouncers and Beads
Pro Fishing Photos
Helping You Take Better Photos of Your Catch
Crackin' The Code
Tips to Pattern Lake Trout in Ontario
Float Fishing
The Fast Track to Superior Steelhead
Accessible Paradise
Fish Noganosh Park for Monster Pike & Feisty Bass
Tactical Trophy Trouting
Ice adventures for Lake Trout fishing across Northern Ontario
The Complete Wilderness Experience with Air Dale
Air Dale offers drive-in and fly-in trips for some of the finest wilderness fishing and hunting in Algoma Country.
Making Fishing Memories
There's no better way to start spending time with your family and friends.
The Blind Leading The Blind
Fly Fishing made Simple, but Not on Purpose
Late Season Panfish
Catch panfish on hardwater with these tips and tricks.
How to Get Into Fishing
You haven't gone fishing in years, how in the world would you get started?
Casual Canadian Muskies
Here’s a simple approach that can have you holding a Canadian musky in no time.
A Fool for Lac Seul
Years of dreams finally materializing, Lac Seul teaches a tough lesson
5 Flies for Ontario’s Most Popular Species
In these northern waters live of the most revered fish anglers wish to target on fly.
Northern Ontario is Great for Fall Bass
Learn the best regions for fall bass fishing.