Lake Manitoba Narrows Walleye Northern Pike Ice Fishing
Visitors to Banff National Park on the Canadian Rockies train can experience ice fishing at nearby Spray Lake, just south of Canmore. Banff Fishing Unlimited (BFU) takes tourists out to one of their heated huts for an unequalled winter experience. The lake, which is located high in the Canadian Rockies, usually stays frozen from December [...]
The Town of Georgina is officially the First Place sponsor of the 2012 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship. $7500 First Place cheque and a new Championship Trophy are part of the support awarded by the Economic Development Committee.. The Town of Georgina is officially the First Place sponsor of the 2012 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship. The [...]
Canadians are being reminded to be careful when dealing with ice. Skating, playing hockey, fishing or snowmobiling can be a favorite part of winter, but the ice you find outdoors is not always trustworthy. Outdoor ice can be dangerous. Every year, Canadians fall through it, and some do not make it out. “Winter sports and [...]
The cold temperatures of the past week have insured safe travel on all of the lakes in the Copper River Basin. And good ice means good fishing. Lake trout are the primary target for most anglers in this area. These trout can reach 20 pounds and better; the state record is 47 pounds. A fish [...]
Stop-go retrieves are particularly effective with surface lures. Usually it’s best to fish these baits slowly and with long pauses. What’s most important is to keep the line nearly taut when the lure is at rest. The bait usually drifts toward you, and if slack develops – even a little slack – you won’t be [...]
In any fishing situation it’s productive to vary the speed and action of the retrieve. I’m sure most anglers know this, but few consistently practice it. We all (I’m guilty sometimes too) tend to reel at a steady, monotonous pace. You’ve got to concentrate on working the lure like a live minnow, frog or other [...]
QUEBEC CITY – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announces that the groundfish ice fishing season on the Saguenay River will open on January 21, 2012, and close on March 4, 2012. For the safety of those participating in ice fishing, DFO emphasizes that access to fishing sites is conditional on ice thickness in accordance with [...]
Ice fishing lake trout can be a challenging affair for those who don’t understand the tendencies of this large fish. There are typical patterns the trout will follow throughout the winter, and you need to pay attention. Know their actions and be ready for a busy day on the ice. Lake trout change locations during [...]
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Nov. 1, 2011) – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announces that the groundfish ice fishing season on the Saguenay River will open on January 21, 2012, and close on March 4, 2012. For the safety of those participating in ice fishing, DFO emphasizes that access to fishing sites is conditional on [...]
