The 15 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 $111

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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5.Halifax: 2-Hour Deep Sea Fishing Tour

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

Leave Halifax’s waterfront with Captain Carter and fish beyond McNabb’s Island for cod, pollock, mackerel, and more. Your two-hour trip includes gear and crew guidance, so beginners can join easily. Bring water, sunscreen, weather-ready clothing, and a camera, but skip alcohol and smoking.

“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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6.Private Fishing Adventure on the St. Lawrence River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Meet guide Michel at St. Louis Park in Lachine for a private four-hour fishing trip on the St. Lawrence River. Equipment, bait, lures, a cooler, and life belts are supplied. You fish in English, with bass and other catches possible, but a three-day Quebec license costs extra.

“We had a wonderful after on the water! Michel was patient and helped our 7 yr old have the best time”

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7.Fly Fishing Guided Experiences

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

Meet Craig at 11 Riverside Dr in Morell, then follow him to a fishing access point. You’ll get casting help, waders, gear, a license, snacks, and guidance on finding brook trout and other local fish during a private four-hour outing.

“Craig was well-organized, great equipment, great experience. A pleasure to fish with him! I highly recommend this excursion!”

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

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

Join AAA Guided Tours for a private four-hour shoreline fishing trip near Revelstoke. Guide Zach may lead you along the Columbia, Akolkolex, or Eagle River, with fly-fishing or spin casting, gear, waders, and casting advice included. English and French tours are available.

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

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9.3 Hour Algonquin Park Bass & Trout Fishing (private- price is for 1 or 2 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet your guide at Algonquin’s West Gate at 7:00 am, then follow them by car to a selected fishing lake. Fish for bass and trout from a canoe with a 3hp electric motor, quality tackle, sonar, breakfast pastries, and photos included. The private trip suits one or two people.

“Wonderful. Very nice and cooperative staff especially receptionist Diljeet and varun. Have a wonderful stay there. Highly recommended”

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10.Banff Fishing on Lake Minnewanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fish Lake Minnewanka from a private boat with an experienced local guide, park licence, and equipment included. Choose an 8:00am, 1:00pm, or shorter 5:30pm outing. Guides such as Dylan and Johnny work with beginners, families, and serious anglers.

“Great one hour trip on Boat Cruise - Lake Minnewanka (not available from Drop Down Menu). Hayden and Krista were great host Captains that were professional, focussed, and friendly! Even though we are Albertans - it is nice to enjoy a more touristy activity in one of the most beautiful places on earth! Parking was very limited due to a busy weekend. Plan to arrive one hour ahead for comfort!”

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11.15 min. Tadoussac : Trout Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $26Best value

At Ferme 5 étoiles near Tadoussac, you’ll walk 10 minutes to a stocked pond, learn basic trout fishing from an English or French-speaking guide, then fish on your own for an hour. Rod, bait, and one fish are included.

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12.15 min. Tadoussac : Family-Friendly Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

About 15 minutes from Tadoussac, you’ll learn Quebec’s white-fishing tradition on a frozen pond. A guide provides the rod, bait, drilled hole, and basic instruction. You can catch one trout, with Thomas among the guides named for his patient advice.

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13.A Relaxing Day of Fishing and Fresh BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave downtown Vancouver for a private six-hour outing at Silverbrook Farm. You get a reserved fishing area, rods, bait, BBQ facilities, trout fishing without a license, yard games, and mini boat rides. Dreamytrip Tours runs the experience in English, with return to the downtown meeting point.

“We had an amazing day at Silverbrook U-Catch Trout Farm through DreamyTrip. Caught 8 trout, the kids had lots of fun, and the whole place was clean and family-friendly.”

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14.Sturgeon fishing on the Fraser river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day (approx.)

Meet River Wrangler Sportfishing at 8:00 am in Chilliwack for a private Fraser River fishing day. You will target white sturgeon, with salmon also possible. Bring a freshwater fishing license and sturgeon tag, and prepare for strong fish, jumping action, and changing weather.

“There was an issue with Viator, which is the third time in 3 months with this company. The tour operator stepped up and still managed to make arrangements. I won’t be using viator in the future.”

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15.Half Day Private Guided Ice Fishing Trip in the Yukon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $209

Spend about four hours ice fishing near Whitehorse with guide Kyle of North Country Outdoor Adventures. Ride by snowmobile and sleigh to a Yukon lake, fish from a heated tent, and use sonar, quality gear, snacks, and hot drinks while targeting pike, trout, char, or kokanee salmon.

“What an awesome setup ! Not only did he find us a great spot but he also had a heated tent for us to sit in so we didn’t FREEZE! He taught the kids how to jig to catch a fish and we even caught two!!”

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