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| Canada | Michigan |
| Great Lakes | Minnesota |
| Missouri | |
| Illinois | Nebraska |
| Indiana | North Dakota |
| Iowa | Ohio |
| Kansas | Wisconsin |
Great Lakes
| Lake Erie |
| Lake Huron |
| Lake Michigan |
| Lake Ontario |
| Lake Superior |
Canada
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| Alberta | Northwest Territories |
| British Columbia | Nova Scotia |
| Manitoba | Prince Edward Island |
| Ontario | Quebec |
| New Brunswick | Saskatchewan |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | |
Alberta
Alberta, Canada has some excellent fishing opportunities. This area is pretty remote, so if you are looking for some awesome fishing destinations without the crowds, this would be a good part of Canada to plan a fishing trip to. Walleye, northern pike and lake trout are king in this region. Take a look below to start your trip planning.
| Alberta’s Rocky Mountains |
| Calgary |
| Edmonton |
| Lakelands |
British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada’s westernmost province. It is defined by its Pacific coastline and mountain ranges. This province is beautiful and there are plenty of awesome fishing destinations in British Columbia. The coastal waters are popular and there are some incredible inland rivers and streams to fish as well. Salmon, trout and sturgeon are some of the more sought after species of fish in this province.
| Boundary Country | Similkameen Valley |
| Kamloops | Vancouver |
| Kootenays Rockies | Victoria |
| Okanagan Valley | Whistler |
| Shuswap | |
Manitoba
Manitoba is remote and a farther drive for most people looking to go to Canada, however, there are some awesome places to fish in Manitoba. You aren’t going to find as many lakes or areas that are super popular like you will in Ontario, so we just listed the resorts and lodges as well as guide services in alphabetical order. There is a little bit of everything in Manitoba, but most people come here for the awesome northern pike, walleye and lake trout fisheries.
| Interlake Region |
| North Manitoba |
| Parkland Region |
| Red River of the North |
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is a beautiful province of Canada and it offers a lot of awesome fishing opportunities for anglers. This province is known for its oceanside retreats, beautiful coastline, the world’s highest tides and miles of hiking trails to go explore. Anglers fish for a variety of species in this province including salmon, a variety of trout, muskie, northern pike, smallmouth bass, striped bass and more. You won’t find walleye in this province, but the salmon and striped bass fishing makes up for it here.
Newfoundland / Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador is definitely an outstanding fishing vacation destination if you are looking for a remote wilderness trip. Many of the fishing resorts will require some flying to get to the destination.
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories are very remote, so plan on some driving, some flying or maybe even a boat ride mixed in as well to get to your destination. You may have to do one, two or all 3 modes of transportation to get to your resort. The fishing is worth it if you plan a trip here. There is some world class fishing for northern pike, walleye, lake trout and some other cold water species too.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is Canada’s largest exporter of fish and seafood. Beyond that, the recreational fishery can be amazing as well. For saltwater enthusiasts, ocean fishing is popular for cod, haddock, mackerel, pollock, sharks and giant bluefin tuna. There is also some excellent river fishing for salmon and trout. Inland, there are so many lakes to target a variety of fish including smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, striped bass, northern pike and perch.
Ontario
The fishing is awesome here and there are plenty of places to stay whether you want to have more services in popular areas or want to get away from it all. This part of Canada has it all.
Lake of the Woods Region
Lake of the Woods is a gigantic lake that has several awesome sections of the lake that serve as their own featured destination. Walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike and muskie make this lake popular, but you can also catch crappie, perch and largemouth bass too. Head just north of Kenora and you will find a bunch of other awesome lakes in Minaki, Ontario.
| Kenora |
| Minaki |
| Morson |
| Nestor Falls |
| Sioux Narrows |
Rainy River Region
The Rainy River Region is home to some excellent fishing and you don’t have to go too far across the border to get to these waters. Rainy Lake and the Rainy River are right at the border and they both offer excellent fishing opportunities. The Rainy River is better in the spring and fall, while Rainy Lake is good during the entire fishing season. Atikokan is one of the better smallmouth bass destinations in Ontario and there are a lot of smaller waters here to fish, so you don’t need a fancy boat to catch nice fish here. The Clearwater-Pipestone Chain of Lakes is another awesome fishery in this region.
| Atikokan |
| Clearwater / Pipestone Chain of Lakes |
| Rainy Lake |
| Rainy River |
Patricia Region
The Patricia Region is home to some outstanding fishing for a variety of fish such as walleye, northern pike, muskie, smallmouth bass and more. Lac Seul is one of the most popular drive-to lakes for walleye fishing and the pike fishing is good there too. The Red Lake chain is another great fishery with excellent numbers of walleye and pike. Sioux Lookout can hold its own with any of the other featured destinations in this area. There are many other excellent fishing destinations in this area as well. Take a look below to learn more.
| Dinorwic Lake & Wabigoon Lake | Perrault Falls |
| Eagle Lake | Pickle Lake |
| Ear Falls | Red Lake |
| Ignace | Sioux Lookout |
| Lac Seul | Sturgeon Lake |
| Lake St. Joseph | Vermilion Bay |
Wilderness Ontario
| Highway 17 – Between Ignace and Highway 11 |
| Highway 502 – Between Dryden and Rainy Lake |
| Highway 622 – Between Atikokan and Highway 17 |
Near Detroit
Head towards Detroit if you want to fish one of the best lakes in the midwest. Lake St. Clair is an amazing fishery for smallmouth bass and muskie with other species of fish available too. Pelee Island is an awesome destination for smallmouth bass and big walleye. Whether you come from Ontario or Sandusky, Ohio to reach Pelee Island, you’re going to be glad you made the visit once you arrive. The fishing is outstanding during the summer around the island.
| Lake St. Clair |
| Pelee Island |
Fairly Close to Toronto
Within a couple of hours from Toronto, anglers have many options for planning an awesome fishing vacation. You can target huge walleye and smallmouth bass in this region with some excellent largemouth bass fishing, northern pike, muskie and panfish too.
| Bay of Quinte | Rice Lake |
| Kawartha Lakes Region | Rideau Lakes Ontario |
| Lake Simcoe | Thousand Islands |
| Niagara Falls Region | Toronto, Canada |
Superior Country
Superior Country is another awesome area to visit in Ontario. Lake Nipigon is more remote while Thunder Bay is a popular city on Lake Superior. Greenstone, Ontario is somewhere in between the two destinations, so you get a little bit of everything if you visit this area. Plan on having good opportunities to fish for walleye, pike, smallmouth bass, salmon, trout and more.
| Lake Nipigon |
| Thunder Bay |
Northeastern Ontario
Northeastern Ontario provides some excellent fishing for a variety of fish species. Depending on where you go, you may end up catching largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, muskie, panfish and more.
| Chapleau |
| Temagami |
| French River |
| Lake Nipissing |
| Sudbury |
Georgian Bay Area
Georgian Bay is a huge area with some amazing fishing opportunities. Walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, muskie and panfish will keep anglers busy throughout this region.
| Almaguin Highlands | Manitoulin Island |
| Georgian Bay | Muskoka |
| Haliburton County | Parry Sound |
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a province of Canada. Located in Easter Canada near New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, this large island is known for its red sand beaches, lighthouses and its excellent seafood. If you enjoy fishing saltwater, you have a lot of fishing opportunities here. There are plenty of fishing charters available throughout the island and most of them will be fishing for cod, haddock, mackerel, pollock, sharks and giant bluefin tuna.
Quebec
Quebec is not known as one of the more popular provinces in Canada for planning fishing trips, however, there are plenty of people here who run fishing resorts and lodges. The fishing can be very good here for a variety of fish, so if you’re looking to plan a trip to Quebec, the perfect resort or lodge for you may be just below.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has some awesome fishing resorts with fantastic fishing opportunities for huge northern pike, walleye, trout and more. It is a very remote destination so plan on doing a little bit of everything to get here. You may have to drive, then do some flying, then maybe some more driving or even a boat ride into your resort. Once you are here, you will be happy you did it because the fishing is world class in Saskatchewan.
Illinois
| Downstate Illinois | Mississippi River |
| Northern Illinois | Ohio River |
| Illinois River | |
Indiana
| Northern Indiana |
| Southern Indiana |
Iowa
| Iowa Great Lakes |
| Mississippi River |
| Missouri River |
| Rathbun Lake |
Kansas
| Arkansas River |
| Millford Lake |
| Missouri River |
Michigan
Lower Peninsula Michigan
There are plenty of really good waters to fish in the lower peninsula of Michigan. There is a lot of variety from big waters to smaller inland lakes, rivers and streams. Below are some of the most popular fishing destinations in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
| Burt Lake & Mullet Lake | Lake Cadillac & Lake Mitchell |
| Detroit River | Lake St. Clair |
| Houghton Lake Area | Traverse City |
| Indian River Area | |
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is home to some of the finest walleye fishing in the country. In the state of Michigan, anglers have access to the lake from the Detroit River and out of the popular port of Monroe, Michigan. Take a look below to learn more about fishing out of this port.
| Monroe |
Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan is home to some of the best salmon fishing in the midwest. Combine the trout and smallmouth bass, there are some awesome fishing ports on the Michigan side of Lake Michigan. Take a look below to learn more about the popular destinations on Lake Michigan in this state.
| Bays de Noc | Manistee |
| Charlevoix | Manistique |
| Douglas & Saugatuck | Muskegon |
| Frankfort | Pentwater |
| Glen Arbor | South Haven |
| Grand Haven | St. Joseph |
| Holland | |
Lake Huron – Lower Peninsula
Due to the decline in the salmon numbers over the years, anglers have turned to lake trout out on the main lake basin. There are still some salmon to be caught, but you won’t find the numbers here like you will on Lake Michigan. Saginaw Bay has become the biggest draw due to its excellent walleye and perch fishing, but you can still find some good fishing opportunities at some of the featured Lake Huron destinations listed below.
| Alpena |
| Cheboygan |
| Mackinaw City |
| Saginaw Bay |
Upper Peninsula Michigan
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is home to some awesome fishing opportunities. On most of the lakes in this part of Michigan, you will find less crowds than you would find in the nearby states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Anglers fish for a variety of fish in this part of the state such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, panfish, trout, northern pike and muskie.
Upper Peninsula Inland Waters
| Iron Mountain | Manistique Lakes |
| Iron River | Watersmeet |
| Lake Gogebic | |
Lake Huron – Upper Peninsula
On Lake Huron in the Upper Peninsula, anglers find some very good fishing around Drummond Island and the Les Cheneaux Islands. Anglers fish for salmon, trout, smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch.
| Drummond Island |
| Les Cheneaux Islands |
Lake Superior – Upper Peninsula
On Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, anglers have some good options to target a variety of fish. Some walleye are caught in this area, but the fishing is better for salmon, trout, northern pike and more.
| Grand Marais | Munising |
| Keweenaw Peninsula | Saulte Ste. Marie |
Minnesota
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Missouri
| Branson, MO | Mississippi River |
| Bull Shoals Lake | Missouri River |
| Lake of the Ozarks | Ozark Mountains |
| Lake Taneycomo | Table Rock Lake |
Nebraska
| Lake McConaughy | North Platte River |
| Merritt Reservoir | South Platte River |
| Missouri River | |
North Dakota
| Devils Lake | Red River of the North |
| Lake Sakakawea | Yellowstone River |
| Missouri River | |
Ohio
| Ohio River |
| Pymatuning Reservoir |
Lake Erie
| Cleveland, OH | Steelhead Alley |
| Lorain, OH | Toledo, OH |
| Sandusky, OH | Vermilion, OH |
Wisconsin
| Northern Wisconsin | Central Wisconsin | Southern Wisconsin |
Southern Wisconsin
Southern Wisconsin is home to some incredible fishing opportunities. Anglers target a variety of fish from salmon to muskie to bass to panfish. It’s all here in southern Wisconsin, but these waters get plenty of pressure from Wisconsin & Illinois anglers, so it won’t always be easy to fill a limit of fish on any given day. However, southern Wisconsin is very unique in that you can catch so many different species of fish as well as some very big fish.
| Big Muskego Lake | Milwaukee |
| Como Lake | Nagawicka Lake |
| Kenosha | Okauchee Lake |
| Lac La Belle | Pewaukee Lake |
| Lake Delavan | Racine |
| Lake Geneva | Rock Lake |
| Lake Wisconsin | Wisconsin Dells |
| Madison |
Central Wisconsin
Central Wisconsin is home to some excellent fishing opportunities. While Door County and Northern Wisconsin get a lot more attention than Central Wisconsin, there are so many places to fish where you can catch good numbers of fish as well as very big fish.
| Beaver Dam Lake | Lake Michigan |
| Castle Rock Lake | Lake Winnebago |
| Eau Claire, WI | Petenwell Lake |
| Green Bay, WI | Shawano Lake |
| Green Lake, WI | Wausau, WI |
| LaCrosse, WI | |
Northern Wisconsin
Northern Wisconsin is home to some incredible fishing. There are big waters to fish with trophy fish potential plus plenty of smaller lakes to go along with some good river and stream fishing too. Smallmouth bass and muskie are available in good numbers in so many different bodies of water throughout Northern Wisconsin. Walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish are available in so many places as well.
Popular Large Lakes & Rivers
| Fence Lake | St. Croix River |
| Green Bay | Tomahawk Lake |
| Lake Michigan | Trout Lake |
| Lake Pepin | Turtle Flambeau Flowage |
| Mississippi River | Wisconsin River |
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