Canada, with its expansive vistas, beautiful mountains and glorious lakes and rivers is a little slice of heaven on earth. For keen fishermen and –women Canada is a dream location. Whether you’re looking for rivers, ponds, lakes and streams to fish, Canada has it all. Freshwater fishing is a popular pastime with Canadians and visitors alike. You’ll never be disappointed with the great value Canadian fishing trips, locations and lodges that are available at prices to suit everyone’s budget.

There are plenty of fish to bag in Canada, and local retail has cottoned on to the huge benefits of the fishing and leisure industry. Wherever you choose to stay in Canada, you’ll never be far away from great fishing shops for all the fishing equipment you could possibly need. Of course, the fish you will catch differ according to these habitats, but what amateur anglers often fail to take account of is that everything about your boat, your fishing gear and your bait has to change according to what fish you aim to catch.

Of course, Canada is most famous for salmon fishing. You’ll find an abundance of salmon in many varieties. Canada’s fishing guides often specialize in salmon and getting you to the prime locations for this fishing.

Fly fishing is also something for which Canada is renowned, where you attempt to catch fish with an artificial lure or "fly”. They do look like flies! Yummy to the fish!

You will find that many fishing businesses in Canada are geared up to tourists and they can offer you some fantastic deals on accommodation, guides and gear so it is worth shopping around a little to find those deals.

If you’re a keen fisherman or –woman, you simply have to experience Canadian ice fishing at least once in your lifetime. There are many guides who will make sure you have a great ice fishing experience. They will keep you safe; make sure you have all the right clothing and fishing gear which needs to be quite specific to ice fishing. They’ll also teach you some great little techniques to make your Canada ice fishing as successful as possible. If you’re imagining freezing half to death for the thrill if Canadian ice fishing – think again. You can easily rent an ice huts to keep you warm and protect you from the elements.

So whether you choose the ocean, under the ice, streams, rivers or lakes to fish, you are in for a great Canadian fishing trip.