The 7 Best Fishing Trips in Canada

1.2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

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

Review of Halifax’s 2-hour fishing tour, with cod and mackerel, harbor views, included gear, practical tips, price, and family advice.

“The Lebanese captain was very professional in sailing and finding fishing spots. Please forgive me, I can’t spell his name, but I had a long and pleasant conversation with him about how to get a boating license, how much it costs to buy a boat, and the banking work we do. I caught a seven-day silver fish, which was a very enjoyable and unexpected experience.”

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2.2-Hour Deep Sea Fishing Tour

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

Fish for cod, pollock, and mackerel on a two-hour Halifax boat tour with gear, a friendly crew, and waterfront views included.

“Carter was a fabulous guide! All 7 of us caught fish and were well taken care of! Definitely a favorite memory from our trip.”

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3.Private Fishing Adventure on the St. Lawrence River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $448

Review of Montreal’s private St. Lawrence fishing trip, with boat access, gear, guide support, pricing, licenses, and family-friendly tips.

“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…”

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4.Fly Fishing Guided Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $328

Fish the Morell River with Fly Fish PEI. Enjoy expert guidance, included gear and waders, local stories, snacks, and a private four-hour outing.

“Had a great day with Craig! He was very knowledgeable and taught me many new things! Highly recommend!”

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5.Half Day Walk&Wade (Fly-Fishing / Spin Casting from shore)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Revelstoke’s private half-day fishing tour, with expert instruction, provided gear, river options, licensing details, and practical tips.

“Cracking day out. Fantastic guide in Zach. And our wives appreciated our absence for an afternoon! Would thoroughly recommend”

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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.) · from $261

Fish Algonquin Park for three private hours by canoe, with expert gear, pastries, sonar, photos, and bass or trout opportunities.

“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.”

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7.Banff Fishing on Lake Minnewanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $733

Fish Lake Minnewanka with a private guide, included gear and permit, mountain views, flexible times, and honest advice on value and catch rates.

“What a wonderful experience. Our boat didn’t catch very many fish, but the experience was well worth it. We learned a lot about the lake and the general area. Would definitely recommend.”

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