37 great Canadian fishing hot spots—all selected by this country’s top women anglers

BREANNE JADA

Grunthal, Manitoba

Avid multi-species angler who enjoys quality family time on the water, and inspiring others to get outdoors.

Instgram: @breannejada

#26  RED RIVER, MANITOBA

From Lockport, you can catch massive channel cats on the Red—including multiple trophies on a single trip—as well as freshwater drum, walleye, sauger and carp. There are plenty of accessible areas to fish along the bank, and for boaters, the river is easy to navigate, with fish just about anywhere.

Best time: All summer, peaking mid-June

Must-have bait: Pickerel rig with shrimp

Learn more: www.blackwatercats.com

 

KAYLA JORGENSON

Dugald, Manitoba

Multispecies angler who grew up in Manitoba’s Whiteshell Provincial Park, where her father taught her to fish. Instagram: @kayjorgs6

#27  EAST AND WEST SHOAL LAKES, MANITOBA

Nestled between Lakes Manitoba and Winnipeg, both lakes promise large numbers of yellow perch, with trophy fish longer than 13 inches in the mix. The two lakes are easily accessed by road, and the steady action makes them a great destination to get kids hooked on ice fishing.

Best time: All winter, peaking in March

Must-have bait: Tungsten jig and grub

Learn more: www.huntfishmanitoba.ca

 

SYDNEY BOROSKAE

Winnipeg, Manitoba

An avid multispecies, year-round angler on a journey of mindfulness and chasing big fish.

Instagram: @syd.adventures

#28  TWIN LAKES, MANITOBA

Nestled in scenic Duck Mountain Provincial Park, these lakes are a top destination for catching tiger trout—a hybrid of brown and brook trout, with stunningly vibrant colours and a uniquely aggressive demeanour. As well as the thrill of fighting tigers, the lakes offer a beautiful and serene setting.

Best time: Early ice season

Must-have lures: Hair jigs and small flutter spoons

Learn more: www.huntfishmanitoba.ca

 

SARAH HENUSET

Souris, Manitoba

Hardcore, passionate multispecies angler who is always in search of big fish to catch.

Instagram: @sarahhenuset

#29  LAKE OF THE PRAIRIES, MANITOBA

This long reservoir offers great opportunities to catch yellow perch, walleye, pike and common carp, in both large numbers and sizes. It also has surprisingly beautiful scenery, right in the middle of the prairies. There are multiple access points and shore-fishing spots, as well as campgrounds and boat launches.

Best time: Year-round, depending on species

Must-have bait: Jig and minnow

Learn more: www.huntfishmanitoba.ca

 

COURTNEY HUNGLE

Regina, Saskatchewan

Lifelong avid multispecies angler who grew up on the water enjoying fishing with her family.

Instagram: @hungle_outdoors

#30  CALLING LAKES, SASKATCHEWAN

Located near southeastern Saskatchewan’s Fort Qu’Appelle, the Calling Lakes include Pasqua, Echo, Misson and Katepwa, all offering great fishing for walleye, perch and pike. Also known as the Qu’Appelle Lakes or Fishing Lakes, they’re sure to produce, making them a great place for families to fish.

Best time: June/July (open water); December/January (ice fishing)

Must-have bait: Jig and leech

Learn more: www.4callinglakes.ca