Canada · FISHING
The good fishing tours fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Guided catch-and-release fishing in Whistler with hotel pickup, gear provided, and patient instruction, aimed at wild trout and salmon in 3 hours.
“I had never fly fished before and my guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend it to anyone who wants to try fly fishing.”
Warm ice-fishing in Yellowknife with gear and bait, Great Slave Lake lunch on the ice, and a snowshoe or mist finish.
“The tour bus pick-up was right from the place we stayed at in Yellowknife. The ride to the lake took about 30 min. The fishing shack was well heated with a wood stove and had tea/coffee supplies in it. Our host Willie was great. He is from the Eskimo Nation and showed us pictures of his predecessors, who were fishermen, as well as of his hamlet Ulukhaktok. Willie was very knowledgable about fishing and his assistant prepared for us a delicious lunch from fried fresh fish (inconnu). Highly recommended!!!”
A 2-hour Halifax fishing trip off the coast with gear included, small group of up to 12, and chances at cod and mackerel.
“it was an easy meet and greet. The captain was excellent and experience was amazing. we all enjoyed and we were so lucky the weather was amazing”
Whistler ice fishing with pickup, warm propane tent, and gear included. Learn to catch rainbow trout with catch-and-release.
“Great experience and a great guide. We caught many fish and it was fun and we got lucky with the weather”
A 2-hour Halifax deep sea fishing trip with a waterfront cruise, guided line-casting, and chances to catch cod, pollock, mackerel.
“I had an absolutely amazing time on this outing. I thought I'd be lucky to catch one fish, and I caught seven! I'll definitely going on this fishing tour next time I'm in town.”
A private 4-hour fishing trip by boat around Montreal on the St. Lawrence, with gear and a guide, plus great river views.
“Michel is an excellent guide and a wonderful host. My wife, son and I were visiting from the US when he took us out in his boat for bass fishing on the St Lawrence River - we had a great time catching bass and enjoying time with Michel learning about the culture of Montreal and Quebec. A few days later Michel was on Lake Ontario closer to Toronto at the same time we were there, and my son and I went out with Michel again and caught some amazing Salmon! Michel is friendly, responsive, offers fair pricing and has good technology on his boat. He was very humble and focused…”
Private fly fishing on Prince Edward Island with Craig on the Morell River. Gear, waders, license, and snacks included for 4 hours.
“Had a great day with Craig! He was very knowledgeable and taught me many new things! Highly recommend!”
Private half-day Walk and Wade fishing in Revelstoke with gear, waders, and shoreline instruction on local Columbia Valley rivers.
“Cracking day out. Fantastic guide in Zach. And our wives appreciated our absence for an afternoon! Would thoroughly recommend”
Private 3-hour Algonquin bass and trout fishing by canoe, with sonar, electric motor, and pastries included. Easy, small-group fun.
“Thank you to the staff at Playa Pesquero for impeccable service. The food there is excellent. Thank you to the waiters at the buffet and à la carte restaurants. And a special thank you to Zucel from the hair/manicure salon for her smile. We found a family.”
Fish Lake Minnewanka with a private Banff guide, included park licence, and top scenery, on a 4-hour charter that fits families and first-timers.
“We had a great time with Dylan on the last tour of the season. He is knowledgeable and personable, and immediately makes you feel at ease. While we didn’t catch any fish (he set that expectation this late in the season) we did have an amazing time in an absolutely gorgeous setting. A 3 hour tour on that lake is worth the price itself. A fish would have been a bonus. And again, Dylan far exceeded our expectations and made the time memorable.”
Family-friendly Tadoussac ice fishing in Quebec. Catch speckled trout with gear provided, learn techniques, and take your fish home.
A 1-hour speckled trout fishing session in a stocked pond near Quebec, with gear, bait, and a guide for beginners and families.
Private Silverbrook Farm fishing and BBQ near Vancouver, catch trout with no license, then yard games and mini boat rides.
“I had a great experience with dreamytrip on my visit to Silverbrook Farm! Everything was so well organized, and the hospitality was truly top-notch. The team made me feel welcome from the moment I meet them, and every detail was taken care of with care and professionalism. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and well-planned getaway!”
Six time zones of days out, sorted by the kind of day.
