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Easy Fishing in Algoma

May 30, 2024 By James Smedley

Fishing is rarely easy. Casting some type of lure into a lake or river and expecting it to fall in front of a fish, and then expecting the fish to eat it, is a bit of a stretch. Encountering easy fishing can simply be a matter of luck but those of us who are not […]


Algoma From The Air: Fly-in Bass Fishing

August 16, 2023 By Fish'n Canada

This Fish’n Canada episode was by far Pete’s most anticipated, “I can’t wait for it” trip of the year. No, it wasn’t about humongous, heavy current white sturgeon, it wasn’t about giant fly-in pike and lake trout, it wasn’t a shot at a late fall massive Striper, and it wasn’t a crack at a 1000-pound […]


Bass and Walleye Combo Road Trips

August 6, 2023 By Karl Kalonka

I love fishing for bass and walleye. Lots of bass and walleye, so when we get the opportunity to visit Ontario’s Algoma Country, regardless of the time of year, spring, summer or fall, I always stock my boat with plenty of gear for both bass and walleye. Lake Structure It is amazing how many lakes […]


Drive-To Trophy Bass Fly Fishing

June 28, 2022 By Colin McKeown

For many anglers, including myself, there is no joy greater than catching smallmouth bass on a fly. From poppers to streamers, the smallmouth bass is loved because they are aggressive and explosive fighters. But finding smallmouth bass in quantity and of trophy is a challenge. Many anglers living and fishing in urban areas have trouble […]


Algoma’s Alpha Bass

May 5, 2021 By Karl Kalonka

The meaning of the word “Alpha” according to the dictionary is described as (an animal) having the highest rank in a dominant hierarchy. Ontario’s Algoma Country is home to many sought-after species with fins but the smallmouth bass can be found just about everywhere or anywhere you fish throughout the entire region. For me personally, […]


Smallmouth Bass on the Fly

April 20, 2021 By Colin McKeown

Bass, both smallmouth and largemouth, are arguably one of the most popular species of fish to target with a fishing rod. They are also, arguably, one of the strongest freshwater fish pound-for-pound anglers can catch and release. These are but two basic reasons why bass is so popular to target on a fly rod. That, […]


The Bass & Trout of Algoma

September 18, 2020 By Mark Melnyk

The word “world-class” gets thrown about a LOT and has almost become a cliché in the angling world, however, if you are truly vested, take your time and do your research, you will find World Class angling opportunities right here. Opportunities for trophy fish in the Algoma region are basically endless no matter the species […]