Scott Gardner, Author at Outdoor Canada

JoinedDecember 4, 2018

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Outdoor Canada associate editor and fly-fishing columnist Scott Gardner is happiest when he's on the water fishing (especially from his kayak) or just surrounded by trees, preferably out of cellphone range. Since joining Outdoor Canada in 2010, Scott has won 28 National Communication Awards from the Professional Outdoor Media Association of Canada for his adventure travel and fly-fishing articles, and been nominated for five National Magazine Awards.

Fly fishing a lake? Here’s how your river-reading skills will help you find fish

Scott Gardner·October 27, 2026

3 rods and a cane: Why disability doesn’t have to define your outdoor adventure

Scott Gardner·October 13, 2026

8 hard-earned lessons for fishing a backcountry lake you’ve never seen before

Scott Gardner·September 18, 2026

3 tips for fly-fishing success in autumn, including timing, flies and tactics

Scott Gardner·September 3, 2026

Think backcountry fishing means an endless drive? Think again. This fly-in adventure was just hours from the city

Scott Gardner·August 25, 2026

To find and catch river-dwelling fish, you need to think like one. Here’s how

Scott Gardner·August 17, 2026

Why you can recognize anglers by their vehicles—even before you see them on the water

Scott Gardner·August 3, 2026

4 must-know tips for fly-fishing in lakes, reservoirs & ponds

Scott Gardner·July 30, 2026

I got the full fly-in fishing experience in Canada’s backcountry—without actually flying. Here’s how

Scott Gardner·July 17, 2026

9 must-have summer bass flies—including some real bangers you’ve probably never heard of

Scott Gardner·July 2, 2026

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