Fishing news
Headlines from Ontario fisheries, tournaments and the wider bass & walleye world. We link to the original publishers.
- Brechin (Lake Simcoe) · FMZ 16 · Hosted by Brechin & District Lions Club · Over $5,000 in cash & prizes; whitefish & lake-trout categories
- Province-wide (Rice Lake, Bobcaygeon, Gananoque & more) · Hosted by Competitive Sport Fishing League (CSFL) · 40+ qualifiers across Ontario feeding the CSFL National Classic; Rice Lake Lunkerbowl from $200/team
- Morson (Lake of the Woods) · FMZ 5 · Hosted by LOTW Walleye Challenge · 100% payout; held annually in October
- The Zenon CX is the lightest, most sensitive design Abu Garcia has ever developed..
- Lew's® is bringing the Accel™ name to spinning gear.
- COUNCE, Tenn. – The stage is set for the 2026 Toyota Series Championship at Pickwick Lake Presented by Phoenix Boats, where the nation’s top Toyota Series pros and international qualifiers will convene on Counce, Tennessee, Nov. 5-7, to…
- The 2026 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament on Lake Guntersville brought together anglers (and Toyota owners) from all over the country for a celebration of bass fishing.
- There’s something pretty special about watching a father and son share a bass boat. Sure, there are fish to catch, patterns to figure out and a little friendly competition to enjoy.
- It’s mid-October as I write this, and I haven’t made a single cast since fishing the final Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the year at the St. Lawrence River....
- Versatile retrieve options and durable construction make the LipStick Shadd a go-to for shallow-water fishing.
- Start with the right LiveScope settings for bass: range, gain, color, ghost reject and transducer angle, plus how to tune them for depth, clarity and cover.
- COUNCE, Tenn. – Back in 2021, Brent Crow bided his time as the Toyota Series Championship on Pickwick Lake progressed – on the first two days, he caught mixed bags for less than 30 pounds, and he was the last man in the Top 10 cut.
- With a three-day total of 73 pounds, 3 ounces, Ethan Fields wins the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Toledo Bend presented by Bass Pro Shops!
- I’ve always believed that the right rod makes a bigger difference than many anglers realize. Trout can be caught on just about any light spinning setup.
- I just attended one of the most exciting competitions I’ve been to with Monster Energy. The event, the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Supercross Final, took place at the Thunder Ridge...
- With a two-day total of 55 pounds, 6 ounces, Ethan Fields moves into the Day 2 lead at the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Toledo Bend presented by Bass Pro Shops!
- WHAT IS IT? BOTE Breeze Aero WHAT SETS IT APART? Getting a paddleboard to the water is a lot easier when you can throw it in a backpack instead of...
- It’s no secret that Toledo Bend Reservoir holds quantity and quality. Full of fish, full of big fish, that’s a well-known fact. Apparently, this Sabine River impoundment straddling the Louisiana/Texas...
- I’ve spent a lot of time fishing bait finesse system (BFS) gear over the past several years, and one of the things I’ve learned is that a good BFS reel needs to do more than simply cast lightweight lures.
- Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 112 new projects across Ontario led by municipalities, Indigenous organizations, conservation authorities, community groups…
- A lifelike, all-in-one bluegill swimbait with versatile rigging and weighting options.
- Three new swimbaits and the Subtle Head jighead offer a range of profiles and actions for crappie and other panfish.
- Versatile sinking crankbait gives anglers control over depth and action throughout the retrieve.
- An individual from Southern Ontario has been fined a total of $10,000 for the following commercial fishing violations:
- The Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) is looking at the possibility of building a Canadian research station in St. Catharines.
- Researchers are hoping they can take advantage of the sea lamprey’s strong sense of smell to help eliminate them from our waters.
- A Queen's University researcher has discovered that bass caught in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River can reach age 21.
- The Ontario Commercial Fisheries’ Association (OCFA) is raising concerns about Lake Erie perch numbers and calling for research.
- ’ For the Love of Whitetails 2026 is now available digitally. Become a member today for your online access.
- I truly enjoy a good spinning reel that won’t break the bank. Something I don’t have to spend a ton of money and can get a few years out of. Something I can hand to clients and not worry about.
- Students from Peterborough’s Trent University have been dominating mostly American competitors in the Freshwater Frenzy fishing contest.
- Everyone knows traditional braided fishing line floats. Fluorocarbon tends to sink. And mono is mostly slow sinking. It’s just something you get used to over time.
- An ERO proposal seeks public input regarding the creation of five new protected areas and the addition of more land to existing reserves.
- The spiny water flea, one of Canada’s most damaging invasive species, has been in Ontario much longer than previously believed.
- The best fishing rod is almost always the one you reach for most — the trusty setup that feels perfectly balanced in your hands and adapts to various techniques on the water.
- If you’re caught off-guard by the odd look of the bait we’re reviewing today, you’re probably brand-new to fishing. The Hideup Coike and other urchin-style baits have absolutely taken over the sport.
- The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to announce that they will be supporting 120 invasive Phragmites monitoring and management projects in 2026-27 through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF).
- For anglers running a 36-volt trolling motor, charging batteries at the end of a long day can be one of those jobs you would rather make as simple as possible.
- NIAGARA — The Ontario government is investing $5 million to help municipalities, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities and local organizations protect Ontario’s lands, lakes and rivers from phragmites, one of the province’s most…
- An individual from Northern Ontario has been fined $4,500 for the following fishing violations:
- The humidity hit me like a wet towel from an indoor swimming pool, but at least it smelled like citrus. Then my sunglasses fogged up faster than a dog panting in my face.
- Border City Bassmasters announced as the hosts of the 2027 Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation Hank Gibson Provincial Qualifier The post September 01, 2026: Border City Bassmasters and City of Windsor To Host 2027 Ontario B.A.S.S.
- Starting with the gathering of anglers from across The Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation, the annual Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation Hank Gibson Provincial […] The post August 31, 2026: 2026 Ontario B.A.S.S.
- During the dog days of summer, one technique shines above others: flipping a creature bait. There’s just something about getting a Texas-rigged creature bait through a thick patch of milfoil and the line going slack.
- Sault Ste. Marie– The Invasive Species Centre, in collaboration with the Essex Region ConservationAuthority, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Foundation (OFAH), and the WaterlooWetland Laboratory at the University of Waterloo…
- I’ve fished a lot of BFS rods over the past several years, and I was excited to see FishUSA release their own Flagship BFS Casting Rod. After spending quite a bit of time with it, I can honestly say they got a lot right.
- Evan Kung takes the victory and captures Classic berth at the 2026 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at […] The post August 30, 2026: Evan Kung Wins The 2026 Lowrance Bassmasters Elite at St. Lawrence River first appeared on Ontario B.A.S.S.