This device can save Lake Trout! On the latest episode of The Fish’n Canada Show @petebowman_fishing walked us through a homemade descending device that allowed us to safely release a GIANT Temagami Lake Trout in the middle of the summer, all visible on @garminfishhunt LiveScope. Check out the full episode here: Shelton SFD Fish Descender: […]

Photo by Joel Sartore Mudpuppies are one of the least understood creatures that swim in our waters and are often talked about more in the vein of a UFO encounter than an actual catch. Since most anglers don’t know what these creatures are, they are often the subject of debate, excitement, and sometimes terror when […]

Here’s a quick synopsis of our just finished field production from spring to fall of 2024 of Fish’n Canada shows to be aired in 2025. More detailed articles will come out as the episodes air. NORDIC POINT LODGE, PERRAULT LAKE, NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO The first shoot of the season was at Nordic Point Lodge in northwestern […]

Sponsored by Garmin Over the last couple of months, we here at Fish’n Canada have been walking you through all-things sonar in an attempt to simplify this new technology and help you make the most of it when out on the water. Though many of these guides and tutorials have been focused on finding fish […]

Ice season has finally arrived and anglers all over the country are already getting out onto the hardwater. Though the hardwater is looked forward to by anglers, first-responders can often come to dread this season as too-eager anglers flock to unsafe ice and inevitably fall through – putting all those involved in serious danger. To […]

Catch and release fishing has quickly become the most dominant sector of the recreational fishing world, practiced as diligently on the rivers of BC as it is on the lakes of Wisconsin and on the loughs of Ireland. Although from the outside, with its stadium-filling bass tournaments and “grip and grin” photography, the practice often […]

WATCH: LISTEN: This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Brent Patterson and Joe Northrup of the Ontario MNRF to get a status update on Ontario’s moose populations and to find out why/if they are in decline. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: three weeks […]

Presented by Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours In a 2019 article, Pete Bowman gave us some exclusive insights into his and Ang’s trip to Algoma and laid out the reasons why anglers should always map an uncharted lake before fishing it. Today, we’re going to do something a bit different and walk you through some of the […]

The cold weather may be here to stay, but we’re not ready to put our boats away just yet. Not only does the harsh weather reduce the angling pressure in the lakes we love to fish, but the fall is also one of the best times to catch big fish in just about every province […]

Salmon Ceviche One piece of 6 ounce salmon (boneless skinless) 1/4 of finely diced red onions 1 Roma tomato, diced 1/2 of an avocado, finely diced 1 tablespoon of finely chopped cilantro three fresh limes, juiced Half of a freshly squeezed orange Half of a freshly squeezed grapefruit 1 tablespoon of kosher salt One 3-inch […]

Sponsored by Princecraft Let’s face it, in this modern fishing era, with all the glitz and glamour of equipment, owning that tricked-out, fully loaded 20+ foot fishing machine like a Princecraft Xpedition 200 is certainly on a lot of angler’s “desired” lists. But, we all know that is not possible for everyone. The reality is, […]

Sponsored by Princecraft Does a fish from cold, clear water actually taste better than fish from warm, stained water? Have you ever tested this? Pete: Because I don’t eat bass, the only test I’ve done this is on are northern pike. I know that any pike I’ve ever caught from the north, even if the […]

With fall approaching and big game hunting back in the sights of hunters all over the country, the subject of predator control will undoubtedly reignite as empty-handed hunters exit the woods to the familiar song of wolf and coyote howls. While predator control has long been part of wildlife management in North America, and has […]

Ingredients: Instructions:

Ever since the sushi fad first touched down in Canada, we have been avid consumers. Starting hesitantly, as most did, with California Rolls and eventually working our way up to plates full of Sashimi, sushi has become a staple of our diet and has become the same for millions of people across North America. Being […]

Exploring new water can be extremely difficult and frustrating even when fishing for species that you’re familiar with. Taking the time to properly research lakes and rivers before you hit the water can greatly improve your success and can help make new water seem much less intimidating. Whether you are fishing tournaments or exploring new […]

Check out my latest KCHappyCamper video about Crown land camping and how to use the Atlas, and figure out what species of fish are in the lakes and if/when they were stocked.  One of the Best Wilderness Assets Finding a piece of Crown land—a place that has good campsites, great fishing, and no crowds—is like […]

As heard on the latest episode of Eating Wild Ingredients: (Serves 4) Optional: Loving Preparation

Sponsored by Princecraft Written by Pete Bowman, in collaboration with Angelo Viola, Ray Kohlruss, Ryan Flaro, Gord Pyzer & Steve Niedzwiecki In this article, I have decided to give you some of my opening day tricks and tactics that I have learned throughout my many years on the water. And as a first-of-the-fishing-season bonus, I […]

The wild turkey is a fascinating bird, with its raptor-like feet, coarse and dangling chest beard, and a tendency to challenge everything from lightning to car alarms with its thundering gobble. While all of these are worthy of attention (some of which has been given), perhaps none is more interesting than the ever-changing colour of […]