Surrounded by Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay, this region is the largest fresh water peninsula in the world.  Southern Ontario is also the most temperate region in the province where the four seasons become very distinct.  Open water for kayak fishing can be found from April to December, with open fishing seasons for most species from June to October.

Consisting of inland lakes, rivers and the Great Lakes, there is never a shortage of species to target from a kayak.  The most sought after fish are Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass, Muskie, Northern Pike, Perch, Walleye, panfish, Brown trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Chinook & Coho Salmon.  There are also two "fish superhighways", the Detroit River and the Niagara River.  These two rivers are actually straits that adjoin the Great Lakes Basin.  Fishing on either of these two waterbodies can be very good but is not recommended without an experienced local. 

Kayak fishing events: 

• Kayak Fishing Basics seminar at Fogh Marine - March 6, 2010
• Guelph Lake Spring Clinic, our first "on-water" instruction of the season.  May 8 FREE!
• Nomad Adventures River Smallies - 3 river, season long Smallmouth Bass tournament.
• Bingeman's Oktoberfest Smallie Slam - OKFS event; the final events of the series includes Oktoberfest entry, awarding of Series Winner, free clinics and seminars ++
• Cold Water Clinic, Jordan Harbour - November 6th

Guides: 

• Russ Jones, Detroit River/Lake St Clair Region - Canadian Kayak Anglers
• Lucian Gizel, Lake Erie/Lake Michigan Region - Great Lakes Kayak Fishing

With the Haliburtons, Kawarthas, Muskokas, Algonquin Region, Lake Simcoe and a portion of Georgian Bay, Central Ontario offers some fine fishing opportunities for the kayak angler.  The season is just slightly shorter than the south, with open water from May to November.

There are numerous inland lakes and rivers for the kayak angler to explore.  The lakes come in many variations depths, species and sizes.  The waters can be shallow warm, to deep cold glacial and Lake Simcoe which is similar to the Great Lakes.  Species include Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass, Muskie, Perch Pike, Walleye, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Speckled Trout, Splake and Whitefish.

Kayak fishing events: 

• Haliburton Kayak Fishing Classic - OKFS event; 5 chain lake tournament for LM/SM Bass, Muskie and Walleye, includes guest speakers and clinics.

Organized Trips:

• TBA 

The St Lawrence Seaway, Ottawa River, Rideau Canal and other large river systems along with many inland lakes are the general make-up of the area.  

Kayak fishing events:  

• Ottawa Riverkeeper Fishing Tournament

Guides: 

• Jamie Pistilli, the Fishing Consultant Host of WFN's Big City Fishing, airing this Spring.

Nippissing, Northern Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, Algoma/Sudbury Region, James Bay Watershed, portions of Lake Michigan/Lake Superior and the north-west Nipigon Region make up another diverse and virtually untapped kayak fishing destination.  The season can be much shorter, with freeze-up starting as early as October and staying until late May.

With its inland lakes being famous as the land of big Northern Pike, Walleye and Brook/Speckled Trout, these Northen Ontario lakes also offer great fishing for Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Whitefish.  There is also the Lake Huron and Superior fishery that offers excellent fishing for Steelhead, Atlantic/Chinook/Pink Salmon and Walleye.

Kayak fishing events:  

• Swift Canoe & Kayak Fishing Festival - OKFS event; Bass and Pike tournament, fish fry, beer garden, demos displays and clinics.  July 24/25

Organized Trips:

• Lake Temagami Kayak Fishing Weekend - May 28, June 4, 11 & 18