The 4 Canada Fishing Trips That Earn a Whole Day

1.Guided Fishing Adventure in Whistler

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

You’ll wade lakes, creek mouths, and rivers near Whistler with guides such as Matt, Cole, and Dawson. Waders, boots, rods, tackle, pickup, and instruction are included. Trips suit beginners age 10 to 75, run morning through evening, and follow catch-and-release rules.

“What an amazing experience!!! We went out early in the morning and our guide had everything prepared for us. My dad doesn’t have the best vision and our guide adapted to him and made it a wonderful experience. Super beginner friendly but our guide was very knowledgeable and knew what he was doing and the best places to go. BOOK IT!!”

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2.Ultimate Ice Fishing with Lunch

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

Join Destination NWT for a 3.5-hour Yellowknife ice-fishing trip with hotel pickup, warm tent or cabin fishing, rods, bait, and a fish-fry lunch. Guides such as Willie share northern fishing knowledge and Inuit family stories. You can also try net-pull fishing, snowshoeing, or the hot-water mist trick.

“Pickup and dropoff at our hotel was prompt and easy. The ride out onto the ice in a sleigh was fun too! We sat in a heated tent on the ice with fishing poles in a hole, just like you'd imagine. They fed us a meal of fried fish with a roll and potato salad that was yummy. We really enjoyed it!”

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3.2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

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

Set out from Halifax’s waterfront with a captain such as Jake, Carter, or Alex, cruise toward McNabs Island, and fish for cod, mackerel, pollock, and more. Gear and life jackets are provided, groups hold up to 12, and no fishing experience is needed.

“As advertised! The weather was perfect. Alex was professional. A lady on the boat caught a squid. Of course it was released! We caught cod, rock fish”

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4.Ice Fishing Adventure in Whistler

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

Join guides Matt or Jared for a three-hour Whistler ice-fishing outing, with pickup, winter boots, rods, tackle, and a heated tent included. You’ll spend about two hours fishing at one of three nearby lakes, learning catch-and-release techniques while watching for wild rainbow trout.

“BEST FISHING ADVENTURE IN THE SNOW! My wife, husband, adult daughter and her boyfriend all went ice fishing for the first time. Matt was a great teacher who is very passionate about the environment, fish and our success. We caught numerous rainbow trout and had a great time. Highly recommend this excursion when u need a break from the slopes.”

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