Anyone who has spent time on truly remote water knows how much isolation influences fishing quality. When you combine limited access, a massive reservoir, and a reliable source of food, you get a system that consistently produces top-quality fish. That is exactly what makes the Ogoki Reservoir so special. Its size and seclusion create conditions… Read more »
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Seasonal Fishing Patterns on Ogoki Reservoir: Spring, Summer and Fall
Anglers who fish big systems like the Ogoki Reservoir know that seasonal changes play a major role in how predators move throughout the water. On a reservoir that spans more than 35,000 acres, even small shifts in temperature, wind, and daylight can influence where fish set up and how they behave. Over the decades we… Read more »
How Reservoir Structure Shapes Fishing Success on Ogoki Reservoir
Most anglers who fish the Ogoki Reservoir for the first time notice the “structure,” for lack of better term, before they notice anything else. You look around and see points, islands, bays, and cuts in every direction. Once you start working your way across the water, the depth changes tell an even bigger story. There… Read more »
A Complete Guide to Fishing on the Ogoki Reservoir
Most anglers don’t forget their first time on the Ogoki Reservoir. You look out across the vast body of water and realize how much there is to explore. It’s the kind of place where you settle in, take a slow look around, and immediately understand why so many folks choose to come back here year… Read more »
What to Consider When Choosing a Fishing Trip Location
While January isn’t the busiest fishing month of the year in most places, it’s never too early to get started on planning fishing trips for the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Any angler who’s gone on enough fishing trips – and even those who haven’t – know that it’s a decent investment and not… Read more »
Tips for Keeping Your Fish Fresh After Catching
With summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to break out your fishing pole and head out to the water! There is an incredible amount of anticipation when we release our cast in the water. If you’re lucky enough to reel in a great catch, make the most of it by bringing it… Read more »
Why You Should Fish with Your Family
Fishing is a great life skill that teaches confidence, provides exercise and at the end of the day, you have food to bring home! This is a great activity to learn and pass on to others which is why you should fish with your family! There are many different ways to bond and spend time… Read more »
Fly-In Fishing Tips for Your Next Trip
Are you getting ready to embark on a fly-in fishing adventure in Northwestern Ontario? Here are a few tips to take with you on your next trip! Keep your licence & documentation safe (and dry) Your fishing licence and Outdoors Card are two essentials that you need on your person at all times. However, fishing… Read more »
Fish Species in Northwestern Ontario
Every fisherman, whether expert or novice, sets their eyes on a prized catch before every trip. Here are some of the fish species you’ll find along the Ogoki-Albany river system in Northwestern Ontario: Walleye As one of the most sought-after gamefish, the walleye are very abundant within our waters. Gold, olive and white in color,… Read more »
Planning an Ontario Fly-In Fishing Trip
Combining the relaxation of a remote wilderness outpost with the thrill of reeling in that big catch, fly-in fishing in Ontario is a favourite pastime of many. So, grab your tackle box and fishing gear: here’s our helpful guide to planning your next fly-in fishing trip! Choose your Northwestern Ontario fishing spot Ontario is filled… Read more »