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Expecting rainbows

As environmental conditions evolve across the Great Lakes, anglers and the MNR continue to monitor the status of rainbow trout.
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Trout flies
10 epic trout flies
With thousands of trout flies for brook trout, most will work in the right conditions—but these 10 are my go-to every season.
Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout
Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout
A reader asks: I’d like to troll for spring brown trout on Lake Ontario. What structure, depth, speed & presentation work best for a beginner?
Great Lakes rainbows
Picture of Bob McGary

Expecting rainbows

As environmental conditions evolve across the Great Lakes, anglers and the MNR continue to monitor the status of rainbow trout.
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Trout flies
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10 epic trout flies

With thousands of trout flies for brook trout, most will work in the right conditions—but these 10 are my go-to every season.
Read More »
Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout
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Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout

A reader asks: I’d like to troll for spring brown trout on Lake Ontario. What structure, depth, speed & presentation work best for a beginner?
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Angler fishing near a culvert in early spring, surrounded by flowing water and budding greenery.
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Trout on the move: Spring creek fishing strategies

After opener, trout flood tributaries and face heavy pressure. Catching them takes stealth and clever lure selection.
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An angler proudly holds a freshly caught brook trout on the banks of a creek, its vibrant colors glistening against the serene waters—making the most of put-and-take fishing opportunities.
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Taking advantage of put-and-take fishing

Ontario’s put-and-take fishery has evolved creating exciting fishing opportunities anglers can take advantage of.
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crispy lake trout
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Crispy lake trout with pear and arugula salad

This crispy skin lake trout dish switches up the usual heavy winter meals for something a little lighter with warmer flavours.
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bottom bouncing steelhead
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How to bottom bounce for steelhead

To truly feel the power of these fish, try bottom bouncing steelhead instead of using floats and long rods.
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Making steelhead memories on the Nottawasaga River
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Making steelhead memories on the Nottawasaga River

The Nottawasaga River holds a very special place in my fishing memory bank — it’s where I landed my first river steelhead.
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Ask an expert: Splake eggs

A reader asks if splake can't reproduce, then how would they still have eggs in their bellies? OFAH's Adam Weir responds.
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