Indigenous-led fishing and hunting experiences

Guided fishing at The Lodge at Red Rock

Chum Ruth is an active community and member of the Red Rock Indian Band located on Lake Helen. As a fishing guide at The Lodge at Red Rock, he shares his passion and culture with visitors on Nipigon River fishing trips.

Ruth practices and demonstrates catch and release angling, especially with the brook trout of his home waters.

Location: Red Rock

Stillwater Fishing Charters and Tours

Owner, operator and fishing guide Brian Still is from Whitefish River First Nation. Based out of Birch Island, Stillwater Fishing operates in McGregor Bay, around Manitoulin Island, Killarney and into Baie Fine, one of the largest freshwater fjords in the world.

Still shares his angling and fly fishing skills, promoting sustainable fishing techniques.

In addition to fishing, Stillwater offers boat and paddling tours and runs Among the Trees, a geodome glamping site.

Location: Birch Island

Wayeshkad Trapline Tours

Wayeshkad offers fascinating multi-day guided excursions demonstrating sustainable trapping, land and resource management and traditional Indigenous practices in the Canadian Shield.

Owner Sarah Sproule is a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. She embraces her Ojibway ancestry and knowledge from her father in her guiding, trapping and hunting business. Respectfully using every part of the animals harvested. Wayeshkad produces quality mittens, hats and other items.

Location: Addington Highlands

First Nation Guides

Book an Indigenous-led fishing or hunting experience in Northwest Ontario emphasizing First Nations heritage and traditions with expert local guide Gerald Arch.

While exploring the lake fishing, ask about the pictographs along the shores.

In addition, remote wilderness cabins on the coast of the Aulneau Peninsula in Lake of the Woods offer comfortable accommodations.

Location: Lake of the Woods

Guided fishing with Williams Outfitters

Learn traditional and modern fishing techniques from owner and professional guide Michael Williams from Curve Lake First Nation in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes.

Williams honours his Ojibwe heritage by sharing and demonstrating Indigenous knowledge with guests on fully outfitted fishing excursions.

Complete and half-day guided packages are available.

Location: 1096 Mississauga Street, Ennismore

Guided bear hunting and fishing with Wesley Bow Guides

Join Wesley Bow Guides at their camp near The Chapleau Preserve. This remote camp holds a small number of hunters, giving guests the opportunity to quietly unwind or learn more from hosts Richard, Tammy and Lawrence Wesley.

Three home-cooked meals a day are included in your stay as well as comfortable accommodations and a camp sauna. Fishing near camp is top tier, making Wesley Bow Guides a great destination for a fishing and hunting trip.

Location: Hearst

Guided fishing with Wass Tours

Target rainbow trout and salmon on Georgian Bay with Wass Tours. Operating year-round, they also offer ice fishing excursions. Tour guides will equip you with everything you need and take you to the best spots for lake trout, whitefish, walleye, northern pike and perch.

Wass Tours also offers group charters. These outings can include a fish fry and teachings on traditional fishing methods depending on the package chosen.

Location: Manitoulin Island

Fly-in hunting and fishing with Wesley’s Fly-in Outposts

You’ll begin your journey at the Pickle Lake Float Base and be brought into one of two different accommodation options, premium wall tents or deluxe cabins.

A great place to disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with family and friends. Plan a hunting or fishing trip that is do-it-yourself in nature, but curated for the type of experience you crave.

Location: Pickle Lake Float Base OR Cat Lake

Year-round fishing charters with Island Sunrise Cottages and RV Park

Enjoy Georgian Bay and Manitoulin Island in comfort with their 2301 Striper fishing boat with a shady deck for hot days and an on-board bathroom. Arrive early for your chartered day on the water and take part in a tobacco offering before you set off fishing.

Island Sunrise also offers ice fishing excursions. You can guide yourself using their ice huts or you can be fully guided for a day on the ice.

Location: M'Chigeeng

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