Online Fishing Information
Fish ON-Line – Government of Ontario resource for finding stocking and species information and fishing regulations for all Ontario waterways.
Ontario Crown Land Use Atlas – Before you hike to that stocked trout lake, find out which land is public and which land is private. It will help you stay out of trouble.
Historic Bathymetry Maps – Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has improved access to historic bathymetry maps from the 1940s to 1990s, through Ontario GeoHub. Select “Historic Bathymetry Maps” from the Legend tab, zoom in and double click a waterbody to reveal map options that you can download.
Sport Fishing in Quebec – Online portal for fishing information in Quebec.
NY DEC – Fishing information for the state of New York.
Fly Shops
There are no local fly shops in Ottawa. You can find small fly fishing sections at the big box outdoor stores.
Drift Outfitters & Fly Shop – Fly shop in downtown Toronto. Offers free shipping for online orders over $175. Has gear, flies and fly tying materials. Offers tying classes, lessons and other community events. Extremely knowledgeable staff.
Local Fishing Guides
Courage Fly & Guide Co. – Musky and multi-species fly fishing trips in Ottawa. Intro to fly fishing lessons and casting practice.
Brightwater Anglers – Based in Chelsea, QC. Offers guided river trips, loch style lake fishing and lessons.
Algonquin Fly Fishing – Bass and brook trout trips in Algonquin Park. Intro classes available.
Rising Sun Charters – Full service fishing charter for Ottawa area rivers with fly fishing options.
Conservation Agencies
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority – Covers areas south of Ottawa in the Rideau River watershed.
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority – Covering the area east of Ottawa in the Mississippi River watershed, Carp River watershed and parts of the Ottawa River watershed.
South Nation Conservation Authority – The South Nation jurisdiction contains 16 municipalities in Eastern Ontario. From headwaters north of Brockville, the South Nation River flows northeast for 175 km, and empties into the Ottawa River near Plantagenet. The jurisdiction covers 4,480 km2 of complex ecosystems.
Trip Reports
Steelhead Alley, Ohio. December 4-8, 2022 – Fishing for steelhead with Jeff Liskay and the Midwest Steelhead School