Lake Ontario Fishing Charters & Fishing Guides

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Lake Ontario

World-class salmon and trout fishing on one of the Great Lakes. Deep trolling, nearshore casting, and tributary runs through the season.

Eastern Ontario

Walleye, bass, and pike across the rivers and lakes of Eastern Ontario. Less pressure and excellent access throughout the region.

Ottawa Valley

River fishing for trout and smallmouth bass in the Petawawa area and surrounding Ottawa Valley waterways.

Charter Fishing in Ontario

Ontario offers some of the best freshwater fishing in North America. Lake Ontario's deep, cold waters support thriving populations of Chinook salmon, coho salmon, rainbow trout (steelhead), brown trout, and lake trout. Further inland, the rivers and lakes of Eastern Ontario hold walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, and muskie.

Charter services operate across the region, offering guided trips that range from half-day nearshore excursions to full-day offshore trolling adventures. Whether you are targeting trophy salmon on Lake Ontario or wading for trout on the Petawawa River, a good charter captain puts you on fish and provides the equipment, knowledge, and local expertise to make the most of your time on the water.

Browse our charter listings to find a guide, or check the latest fishing reports for current conditions.

Latest Fishing Reports

Spring Salmon Update

April 2026

Water temperatures are climbing and nearshore salmon activity is picking up along the north shore. Brown trout remain active in the shallows with good catches reported between Port Hope and Cobourg.

Summer Lake Conditions

July 2026

Chinook salmon are holding in deeper water as surface temps rise. Best results at 80 to 120 feet on downriggers. Coho scattered but willing. Steelhead moving deeper with the thermocline.