The amazing winning shots from Outdoor Canada’s 15th annual photo contest

Once again, our annual photo contest offers a window into how our readers enjoy Canada’s incredible outdoors, whether it’s on the water or in the field. As always, choosing the winners was not an easy task, with this year’s entries featuring a standout mix of fishing, hunting, wildlife and outdoor family moments. We’re grateful to everyone who shared their experiences, and proud to showcase the images that rose to the top. Wherever your outdoor adventures take you, remember to snap a few shots so you can revisit the good times once the season ends—and submit your best photos to our next contest.

Inspired by what you see? To enter Outdoor Canada’s current photo contest, click here.

Thank you to contest sponsors 13 Fishing, Zeiss, Fenwick and VSSL for generously providing the awesome prizes for the winners.

1ST PLACE FISHING

PHOTOGRAPHER: Eric Poulin

WHERE: Squamish River, B.C.

WHEN: August 2025

DETAILS: Catching pink salmon in the Squamish River is a biannual tradition for Eric Poulin and his father, Dennis. Dennis was into his 50th fish of the morning, and Eric had already taken roughly 200 photos when he captured this remarkable action shot.

PRIZE: $500 13 Fishing Rod, Reel & Gear Prize Pack

2ND PLACE FISHING

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lesley Fremont

WHERE: Montreal Lake, Saskatchewan

WHEN: March 2025

DETAILS: On a clear and sunny March day, seven-year-old Ophelia Fremont landed this impressive pike on a family ice-fishing trip. And Ophelia’s mom, Lesley, was there to record the proud and happy moment.

PRIZE: $250 13 Fishing Tackle Prize Pack

3RD PLACE FISHING

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lee Wai Yu

WHERE: Ness Lake, B.C.

WHEN: August 2025

DETAILS: Seven-year-old Charlie Yu loves to fish B.C.’s Ness Lake every day. On this particular outing, the smoke from forest fires made for a dreamy background as the young angler focused intently on his fly casting.

PRIZE: $100 13 Fishing Tackle Prize Pack