9 Canada Fishing Trips Worth Booking

1.Guided Fishing Adventure in Whistler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Join Whistler Year-Round Fishing for a three-hour catch-and-release trip near Whistler. Guides Matt, Cole, Dawson, and Matthew teach beginners how to fish while choosing seasonal rivers, lakes, and creek mouths where trout or salmon are most likely. Waders, boots, rods, tackle, and hotel transportation are included, but you must bring a fishing licence, water, and snacks.

“Loved this unique experience! The owner of the business Matt is fantastic and picked us up from the hotel and dropped us back after. Cole took well care of us for the duration of the fishing trip and it was such a fun experience! We really loved the lake they took us to because we were fly fishing in glacial waters while viewing the snow capped mountains surrounding us. Quite a magical experience. We caught about 7 fish and fish were biting when we went in early May.”

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2.Ultimate Ice Fishing with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

From Yellowknife, you’ll ride to a heated tent or cabin on the ice for 2.5 to 3 hours of guided fishing. Willie and the team provide rods, bait, fishing tips, and a fresh local fish lunch. You can also try net pull fishing, snowshoeing, or the hot-water mist trick.

“This was our first time experiencing ice fishing. The fishing hut was clean and warm and our host, Willie, provided us with very interesting stories about life as an Inuit. The lunch was OK. We were lucky to catch a pike. All in all, it was a fun, peaceful and informative tour.”

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3.2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $111

Set out from Halifax’s waterfront for two hours of ocean fishing near McNabs Island and Georges Island. Captains such as Jake, Carter, Alex, and Jonathan help beginners handle the gear, identify the catch, and find productive spots. Equipment and life jackets are included, and groups are limited to 12.

“Excellent experience, Lewis put us on the fish! Great attentive service and family friendly activity, we would not hesitate to book again! Fun boat ride, lots of fish caught! Thanks!”

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4.Ice Fishing Adventure in Whistler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $165

Join Matt or Jared for a three-hour Whistler ice-fishing outing, with hotel pickup, insulated boots, rods, tackle, and a heated tent included. You will fish for wild rainbow trout at one of three nearby lakes, with about two hours on the ice. All fish are released, and groups can include up to five people.

“We got to go out on the ice the first day of the season. Matt was awesome at giving us safety information along with guidance on how to catch trout under the ice. He moved us from spot to spot to increase our chances. Every group in the tour caught at least one fish. Matt even gave the literal coat off of his back to my son when he was cold. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone traveling to Whistler.”

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5.Halifax: 2-Hour Deep Sea Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Leave Halifax’s waterfront by boat, cruise past McNabb’s Island, and fish offshore for cod, pollock, mackerel, and other species. Captain Carter and the crew provide the gear and hands-on help, so beginners can join in. The two-hour trip is compact, practical, and your catch is yours to take home.

“Carter was an exceptional captain. He helped everyone on board to have a successful trip! He was knowledgeable about the area and the fish we were catching. I would recommend without hesitation.”

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6.3 Hour Algonquin Park Bass & Trout Fishing (private- price is for 1 or 2 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet your guide at Algonquin’s West Gate at 7:00 am, then follow them to a selected lake for three hours of private bass and trout fishing. Your canoe, 3hp Torqeedo electric motor, quality tackle, sonar, breakfast pastries, and photo service are included. The guide Stuart has also led successful trout trips.

“Wonderful. Very nice and cooperative staff especially receptionist Diljeet and varun. Have a wonderful stay there. Highly recommended”

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7.Banff Fishing on Lake Minnewanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Meet your guide at Lake Minnewanka for a private fishing charter lasting about four hours, or three to three and a half hours on the 5:30pm departure. Gear and a Banff National Park fishing licence are included. You can fish as a pair, add anglers after two people book, or arrange several boats for groups up to 18.

“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.”

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8.15 min. Tadoussac : Trout Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $26Best value

At Ferme 5 Étoiles near Tadoussac, you walk 10 minutes to a stocked pond for one hour of beginner trout fishing. English- and French-speaking guides provide the rod, bait, and basic instruction. The calm setting suits young anglers and families, with one trout included per fishing setup.

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9.15 min. Tadoussac : Family-Friendly Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Near Tadoussac, you’ll learn Quebec’s white-fishing tradition from an English or French-speaking guide, fish through holes drilled in the ice, and use supplied rods and bait. The one-hour outing suits children age three and up. You can have your trout gutted and prepared to take home, with extra fish and winter clothing available for added fees.

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