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

Baits for Brookies

Using Lipless Rattle Baits for Brook Trout

River Lake Trout Techniques

Some techniques to help you catch Lake Trout in the untraditional river setting across Ontario.

Lac Des Milles Lacs and Black Bay

Ice Fishing Hot Spots near Thunder Bay

Winter Moose Hunt

This Was a Trip to Remember

Hunting Water for Moose

A Thrilling Way to Fill a Tag in Ontario

Setting up for Bear

Stacking the Odds in Your Favour

Hunt the Grass

Prime opportunities to take bruins in fields, big grass openings and cut overs.

Summer Brook Trout

Expert Advice for Fishing Ontario Lakes

A Buck Tale

November in Sunset Country is prime time for big bucks.

Northwest Deer

Four Places to Hunt in Sunset Country

Spring Scouting

Making the Difference in the Upcoming Season

Turkey Lessons

Never Underestimate a Wild Turkey

Techniques for an Ontario Moose Hunt

Popular methods to use on a big game hunt.

Great Fishing in Northern Lights Country Up Highway 588

Find bass, walleye and trout on your next fishing trip.

Cornfield Bears

An Effective Way to Hunt Ontario Black Bears

Rattling and Calling

Attracting Large Bucks Takes More Than Luck

Stalking Late Bucks

Late Season Hunting Has Its Advantages

Steelhead Fever

Fishing in Northwestern Ontario

Up Close & Personal Bear Hunting

Harvesting a bear up close is very challenging but rewarding.

Discover the Lure of Catching Trophy Brook Trout

The famous Nipigon River will not disappoint you avid anglers!