
Northwest Ontario's scenic beauty is also something to marvel at! And on many fly-in waters, you'll actually have the lake all to yourself for the duration of your visit. Even on popular lakes lying nearer to civilization, there's plenty of room to spread out and catch fish of all species in solitude, far from the fast-paced world left just a few hours behind. In most cases, fishing pressure ranges from light to almost non-existent, due to the vast waterscape, broken by networks of pine-studded granite islands. Jeff Gustafson with an awesome Northwest Ontario laker! Whatever type of experience you prefer, Northwest Ontario has it all.

Lodging packages range from deluxe American Plan options with furnished meals, fishing guides and luxurious lodge facilities to bare-bones outpost tents or cabins where you provide and cook your own food, and fish in self-guide boats.


Others are remote, boat-in or fly-in destinations where outfitters provide all the essentials, and you need only bring a small complement of essential fishing tackle to enjoy your visit. Many are drive-to locations where you can trailer in your own boat and a truckload of gear. In this exclusive article, Al shares some information about places to stay, where the fish are and what to see and do - gain insight from the thousands of hours Al has spent fishing the waters of Northwest Ontario.īoasting thousands of lakes and rivers teeming with fish, Northwest Ontario is home to some of the finest angling opportunities on earth. Editor's Note: Co-inventor of the legenday lindy rig walleye lure, co-founder of In-Fisherman Magazine, and Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame Inductee Al Lindner knows the way big fish think.
