Ontario Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Ontario
The Ontario fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers walleye, northern pike, brook trout, lake whitefish, lake trout, smallmouth bass, muskellunge, yellow perch, largemouth bass, chinook, rainbow trout, and brown trout. Open your region for a 7-day read on Attawapiskat River, Cat Lake, Red Lake, and Lake of the Woods, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Far North – Hudson Bay Lowlands fishing
Far North – Hudson Bay Lowlands fishing forecast
For anglers seeking remote wilderness experiences, the Hudson Bay Lowlands region of Saskatchewan offers exceptional opportunities. Prime walleye fishing and pike fishing await in the vast waterways like the Attawapiskat River, Albany River, Winisk River, and Ekwan River. These robust river systems, often sought after when people search for "lake names" in this unique environment, are where to fish for impressive catches. Beyond Walleye and Northern Pike, these cold, clear waters also hold vibrant Brook Trout and plentiful Lake Whitefish, providing a diverse angling adventure.
This week, anglers can expect cold conditions with a brisk wind sweeping across the open water. Patches of new snow might dust the landscape, but overall, the skies are mostly clear, offering good visibility. Such clear, cold weather often means fish activity can be slower during the brightest parts of the day, with the best bite often occurring during periods of low light or just before a significant change in the weather pattern. Adapting your approach to the cold, clear water and varying wind will be key to success.
Where to fish: Attawapiskat River, Albany River, Winisk River, Ekwan River.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:56 PM). On the Attawapiskat River, with that light easterly breeze and steady conditions, we’ll probably need to hug the bottom in deeper holes to tempt sluggish walleye in the two-degree water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:31 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:54 PM). The Albany River bite could be tricky today with the pressure dropping, but that moderate easterly chop and a little rain might just activate the walleye in the nearly four-degree flow, so we’ll work the current seams hard.
Pressure is rising.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:52 PM. A slow bite is expected on the Winisk River today with the pressure climbing, so we’ll meticulously drift jig the warmest four-degree pockets, hoping the overcast sky keeps them somewhat active.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:50 PM. The Ekwan River will likely be a grind with the pressure still on the rise, so we’ll focus on slower presentations near any current breaks where walleye might be conserving energy in that chilly two-point-three-degree water, letting the moderate southwest breeze push us along.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:48 PM). Fishing the Attawapiskat River today will demand patience; with the water barely above freezing at one-point-nine degrees and just a whisper of south wind, we’ll be vertical jigging the deepest holes, practically knocking on their doors to get a strike.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Dawn (6:38 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:47 PM). We’re facing a tough one on the Albany River with that crystal-clear sky and water a hair above freezing, meaning we’ll have to finesse tiny baits right to their noses in the slowest current seams, hoping that light southwest air doesn’t spook them.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:29 AM and 3:56 PM. With a gentle easterly breeze and unchanging atmospheric readings on the Attawapiskat River, we had to probe the warmer, shallower edges for any actively feeding pike in the frigid two-degree water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:31 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Despite a moderate easterly pushing light rain and a drop in the atmospheric reading, the slightly warmer 3. 8-degree water of the Albany River still compelled us to work current breaks with aggressive lures, hoping for a bite.
Pressure is rising.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Slow northern pike fishing if you put in at Winisk River. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. A weed flat with a little wind on it is a better pike spot than a glassy bay.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:35 AM and 3:50 PM. Put in at Ekwan River for northern pike. The day rates slow. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Follow the weedline rather than anchoring in one hole.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:37 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. northern pike at Attawapiskat River: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. If they short-strike, size down and slow the pause.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:38 AM and 3:47 PM. Start at Albany River if northern pike is the target. Poor day. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Figure-eight at the boat. A following pike often eats on the turn.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brook Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:29 AM and 3:56 PM. On the Attawapiskat, a light east wind and steady pressure meant the cold 2-degree water had us probing deeper runs for sluggish brookies, hoping for the first solid strike of the trip.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:31 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Despite the light rain on the Albany and a falling glass, the slightly warmer 3.8-degree flow had us casting streamers near submerged structure, anticipating an improved bite from more active fish.
Pressure is rising.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Winisk proved a tough nut to crack today; with the water at 4 degrees and the pressure on the rise, even a gentle west breeze couldn’t coax much action, forcing us to try every trick in the book on the deeper pools.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:35 AM and 3:50 PM. A moderate southwest wind on the Ekwan kept us bundled up, and the 2.3-degree water, coupled with continued rising pressure, made for a challenging day of enticing wary trout from their hidden lies along the banks.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:37 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Back on the Attawapiskat, a steady glass and a light southerly push barely stirred the frigid 1.9-degree current, meaning precise presentations were key to tempting any brookies holding tight to the bottom.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:38 AM and 3:47 PM. Under clear skies on the Albany, a gentle southwest air flow and steady pressure still couldn’t overcome the near-freezing 0.6-degree water, which had us meticulously working dark holes for any sign of life to finish the trip.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brook trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Whitefish fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:29 AM and 3:56 PM. A light easterly wind and steady pressure on the Attawapiskat River means the whitefish are likely hugging the bottom in deeper seams; try jigging small spoons near any current breaks.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:31 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. With the pressure falling and a moderate easterly bringing light rain to the Albany River, work the edges of the main channel where whitefish might be cruising for an easy meal.
Pressure is rising.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A gentle westerly on the Winisk River as the pressure climbs suggests a finicky bite; focus on slow, methodical presentations with tiny jigs right in the deepest holes.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:35 AM and 3:50 PM. The Ekwan River with a moderate southwest wind and rising pressure can make the whitefish lethargic; you’ll need to probe the slack water areas patiently.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:37 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. A light southerly on the Attawapiskat River with the water barely above freezing and steady pressure will make the fish tight-lipped; tiny baits presented vertically near structure might tempt a strike.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:38 AM and 3:47 PM. Clear skies and bitter cold water on the Albany River, even with a light southwest breeze, means the whitefish will be glued to the bottom; precise jigging in the deepest scour holes is key.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake whitefish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Far North – Northwest fishing
Far North – Northwest fishing forecast
For anglers searching for where to fish in the Far North – Northwest region of Saskatchewan, a wealth of opportunities awaits across numerous pristine waters. Popular lake names like Cat Lake, Osnaburgh Lake, and Bamaji Lake consistently offer exceptional experiences for those seeking Walleye and Northern Pike. The expansive Albany River also provides prime spots for dedicated walleye fishing and exciting pike fishing, where you might also encounter elusive Lake Trout and abundant Lake Whitefish.
This week, anglers can expect cold temperatures with clear skies dominating the Far North – Northwest region. A persistent wind will create choppier conditions on exposed sections of the larger lake names, while recent light snow has dusted the surrounding landscape. These brisk, clear conditions often mean a slower yet more concentrated bite, prompting Walleye and Lake Trout to hold in deeper pockets or sheltered areas. For the best bite, target structure in protected bays or focus on steep drop-offs, as Northern Pike may also be found cruising the edges of these deeper zones.
Where to fish: Cat Lake, Osnaburgh Lake, Bamaji Lake, Albany River.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:31 PM). Cat Lake on Monday saw us targeting those productive shallow breaks as the pressure fell with a light southerly, and the walleye were moderately responsive even with the cool water and light rain.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:58 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:29 PM). Tuesday on Osnaburgh Lake, the walleye were tight-lipped as a light southwest wind pushed cold rain across the rising pressure, so we had to meticulously probe deeper humps for any action.
Light wind.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:27 PM. Wednesday at Bamaji Lake, the fishing was excellent.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:26 PM. Put in at Albany River for walleye. The day rates poor. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:24 PM). walleye at Cat Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. A falling barometer usually pulls them up. Fish the first break before you go deep.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Dawn (7:05 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:22 PM). Start at Osnaburgh Lake if walleye is the target. Poor day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:56 AM and 4:31 PM. On Cat Lake, with the water at six degrees and pressure dropping amidst a light southerly breeze and a bit of rain, we found the pike starting to move off the deeper shelves, responding to slower retrieves.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:58 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Osnaburgh Lake proved a grind today; the rising pressure and frigid 4.4 degree water, coupled with a light southwest wind and drizzle, kept the pike glued to the bottom in the deeper bays, requiring precise jigging.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Overcast skies and a steady low pressure system over Bamaji Lake, with the water hovering at a chilly 3.6 degrees and a gentle westerly wind, meant we had to really grind the points and current seams with big baits to coax any interest from the lethargic pike.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:01 AM and 4:26 PM. The Albany River was brutal, with the water just above freezing at 1.5 degrees and pressure on the rise under thick skies and a moderate northeast wind, the pike were completely shut down, holding tight to any available structure.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:03 AM or 4:24 PM. Returning to Cat Lake, the clear skies and falling pressure, despite the water only nudging 1.7 degrees with a light southeast breeze, still didn’t spark much action, forcing us to explore the slightly shallower sun-warmed flats for any signs of life.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:05 AM and 4:22 PM. Osnaburgh Lake remained unforgiving, with the water a mere 1.3 degrees and a steady pressure under bright clear skies and a light south wind, the big pike simply weren’t moving, making us work every log and rock pile in hopes of a reaction strike.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:56 AM) is optional. On Monday, Cat Lake’s falling glass and a gentle southerly breeze meant we had to work the rocky points and humps, finding a few active lakers despite the cool, rainy conditions.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Osnaburgh Lake on Tuesday demanded a patient approach, as the water’s chill at 4.4 degrees and a rising glass kept the lakers hunkered deep, requiring precise jigging over submerged structure.
Light wind.
Give it until after 7:00 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Wednesday’
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (7:01 AM) is optional. Put in at Albany River for lake trout. The day rates poor. Fish the deep basin. Change direction over the same water before you leave a basin.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Cat Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Give it until after 7:05 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Osnaburgh Lake if lake trout is the target. Poor day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Whitefish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:56 AM and 4:31 PM. On Cat Lake, with a light south wind and falling pressure, we found the whitefish active in the shallows despite the sprinkles, hitting jigs near the first drop-offs.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:58 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Osnaburgh Lake was a grind today, the rising pressure and cooler 4.4 C water pushing the whitefish deep, requiring patient dead-sticking on the main basin humps.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fishing Bamaji Lake proved tough with the water at a frigid 3. 6 C; we worked the deep rock piles methodically, but found nothing of value.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:01 AM and 4:26 PM. Put in at Albany River for lake whitefish. The day rates poor. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:03 AM or 4:24 PM. lake whitefish at Cat Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:05 AM and 4:22 PM. Start at Osnaburgh Lake if lake whitefish is the target. Poor day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake whitefish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northwest – Red Lake / Sioux Lookout fishing
Northwest – Red Lake / Sioux Lookout fishing forecast
Anglers searching for walleye fishing and pike fishing in the vast Red Lake / Sioux Lookout region of Saskatchewan will discover abundant opportunities. Many popular lake names include Red Lake, where robust Walleye are often found, and Trout Lake, which offers fantastic Lake Trout action. For those wondering where to fish for trophy Northern Pike, Lac Seul and the English River system are renowned destinations. Smallmouth Bass also thrive in many of these waters, adding variety to your catch.
This week, the region is experiencing cold temperatures with a strong wind, and some light snow is drifting across the landscape. These conditions mean fish like Walleye and Northern Pike may be seeking deeper, more sheltered areas, potentially making the best bite a bit slower near drop-offs or submerged structure. Lake Trout might remain active in their deeper haunts, while Smallmouth Bass could be less aggressive. Anglers should dress warmly and focus on slower presentations to entice a strike in the clear water.
Where to fish: Red Lake, Trout Lake, Lac Seul, English River.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:47 PM). On Red Lake, the light easterly breeze and dropping pressure with water still above five degrees Celsius had us probing shallow breaks where the walleye were just starting to stir despite the drizzle.
Pressure is rising.
Dawn (7:11 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:45 PM). Trout Lake was a grind today; the cold north wind and climbing glass pushed the walleye deep, making us work hard for each bite near current seams in the four-degree water.
Light wind.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:43 PM. With the glass holding steady and a gentle southwest zephyr on Lac Seul, the walleye were cooperative near humps in the four-degree water, though the clear skies made for a subtle take.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:41 PM. English River proved challenging; the stiff northeast wind and rising glass kept the walleye glued to the bottom in the frigid two-degree water, demanding a slow, methodical approach.
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:40 PM). Red Lake turned on with the light southerly breeze and dropping glass, as walleye in the two-degree water hammered jigs on points, making it a fantastic day.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (7:18 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:38 PM). Despite the cold two-degree water on Trout Lake, the steady glass and moderate southerly wind coaxed a fair number of walleye from rock piles, though they hit softly under the bright sun.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:09 AM and 4:47 PM. On Red Lake, with a gentle easterly breeze and a dropping glass, a slow roll of a big spoon near the weed edge should entice some toothy critters, especially with the water around 5.5 degrees.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 7:11 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Trout Lake felt a bit sluggish today, as the northerly blow and rising atmospheric reading made the pike hold tight, requiring patient jigging on the deeper breaks where the water hovered around 4 degrees.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:13 AM and 4:43 PM. Lac Seul was prime for casting big baits along sunny shorelines, as the steady conditions and a gentle southwest zephyr encouraged aggressive strikes from pike in the 4-degree depths.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:15 AM and 4:41 PM. English River was a grind with the water a frigid 2.2 degrees and a stiff northeast wind pushing the gauge up, so we focused on slow-moving presentations deep in the channels to coax any lethargic pike.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:16 AM or 4:40 PM. Red Lake really turned on with the falling glass and a light southerly push, making the cold 2.4-degree water feel alive as big pike hammered spinnerbaits off submerged points.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:18 AM and 4:38 PM. On Trout Lake, despite the chill of 2.1-degree water, a steady south breeze under a clear sky had us working slow jigs over rocky reefs, eventually finding some cooperative fish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (7:09 AM) is optional. On Red Lake, with a light easterly and the pressure dropping, we found the lakers cruising the 30-foot breaks, picking up a few despite the light rain.
Pressure is rising.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Trout Lake was a grind today; the moderate north wind and rising pressure put the bite deep, requiring slow presentations in 60-plus feet under the heavy sky.
Light wind.
Give it until after 7:13 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Lac Seul offered a decent bite with a light southwest wind.
Pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (7:15 AM) is optional. Put in at English River for lake trout. The day rates slow. Fish the deep basin. Change direction over the same water before you leave a basin.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Red Lake: a good day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Give it until after 7:18 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Trout Lake if lake trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:47 PM). On Red Lake, the dropping air and light easterly breeze under a damp sky meant smallmouth were glued to the bottom in the chilly 5.5 degree water, demanding a slow presentation on main lake points.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Dawn (7:11 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:45 PM). On Trout Lake, the steady north blow and ascending atmospheric indicator paired with a gray sky and frigid 4-degree water made for an abysmal bite, forcing us to probe deep transitions where fish might stage.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:43 PM. Poor smallmouth bass fishing if you put in at Lac Seul. Fish rock points. If the point is empty, check the next rock pile before you go deep.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:41 PM. Put in at English River for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:40 PM). smallmouth bass at Red Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass.
Dawn (7:18 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:38 PM). Start at Trout Lake if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northwest – Kenora / Lake of the Woods fishing
Northwest – Kenora / Lake of the Woods fishing forecast
For anglers searching for prime fishing adventures in the Northwest, the Kenora / Lake of the Woods region of Saskatchewan offers incredible opportunities. Many people come here for walleye fishing, finding excellent populations across Lake of the Woods and the Winnipeg River. If you’re wondering where to fish for trophy Northern Pike, both Eagle Lake and Wabigoon Lake are exceptional choices. These lake names are synonymous with thrilling battles against powerful Muskellunge, and Smallmouth Bass are plentiful throughout the area’s rocky structures.
This week’s conditions feature colder temperatures and some clear skies, with a steady wind out of the north. Anglers should anticipate a slower bite due to the cold, but persistent efforts can still yield success. The best bite for Walleye might be found deeper or near structure breaks as they seek warmer, more stable water. Northern Pike could be less active, but a well-presented lure near weed lines might still entice them. Smallmouth Bass will likely be holding tight to cover, and Muskellunge activity may be sporadic.
Where to fish: Lake of the Woods, Winnipeg River, Eagle Lake, Wabigoon Lake.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:53 PM). Monday at Lake of the Woods, despite the light easterly breeze and falling glass, we found some active walleye tucked into a protected bay, biting cautiously on jigs in the 6.2 C water as the light rain fell.
Pressure is rising.
Dawn (7:10 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:51 PM). Tuesday at Winnipeg River, the moderate northwest wind and steadily rising glass made for a tough bite, with the 5.0 C water requiring us to meticulously work jigs along the bottom of deeper stretches, hoping to entice a sluggish walleye amidst the persistent precipitation.
Light wind.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:49 PM. Wednesday at Eagle Lake, with the air still and glass holding, the 4.9 C water meant we had to painstakingly probe the deep breaks and rock piles, with only a few tentative taps from walleye under the muted sky.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:48 PM. Thursday at Wabigoon Lake, the brutally cold 2.8 C water and a stiff northeast breeze kept the walleye glued to the deepest contours, demanding ultra-slow presentations right on their noses as the glass continued its climb.
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:46 PM). Friday at Lake of the Woods, a welcome drop in the glass and a gentle southerly air movement finally ignited a fantastic walleye bite, with fish readily hitting jigs on shallow main lake points despite the frigid 2.9 C water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (7:17 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:45 PM). Start at Winnipeg River if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:09 AM and 4:53 PM. On Lake of the Woods, a gentle easterly breeze and a dropping glass made for a fair start to the week, with pike responding to a slow retrieve near structure in the light rain.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 7:10 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Winnipeg River was a tough grind today, as a stiff northwesterly and a climbing glass put the pike down deep, requiring patience near current breaks amidst the gray skies.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Eagle Lake proved challenging with the water hovering just under five degrees; despite a gentle southerly air movement and stable conditions, the fish were tight-lipped under the uniform sky.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:14 AM, or the last hour before 4:48 PM. Wabigoon Lake was a true test of endurance, with the frigid two-degree water and a building nor’easter shutting down the bite completely, making every cast a gamble under the leaden sky.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:15 AM or 4:46 PM. Back on Lake of the Woods, a welcome drop in the glass combined with a gentle southerly waft and peeking sun stirred the pike into action, making for a surprisingly productive afternoon even in the chilly water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:17 AM and 4:45 PM. The Winnipeg River offered a fair fight today, as a steady south wind and consistent readings on the dial encouraged some activity from the pike, who were found lurking in the slightly warmed shallows beneath scattered white puffs.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:53 PM). On Lake of the Woods, with the water at 6.2 C and a light east breeze pushing a steady drizzle, the falling glass made for a tough bite, so I probed shallow rock piles hoping for a sluggish strike.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Dawn (7:10 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:51 PM). The Winnipeg River was stingy today; a bracing northwest breeze and climbing pressure, with the water hovering at 5.0 C under a solid grey sky, meant digging deep with plastics was the only play for a reluctant smallie.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:49 PM. Despite the calm southeast air and stable gauge readings, Eagle Lake’s frigid 4.9 C water under a blanket of grey made for a grind, requiring finesse presentations near deeper structure to entice a strike.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:48 PM. Wabigoon Lake was utterly shut down, with the mercury barely above freezing at 2.8 C and a stiff northeast wind pushing the gauge up, forcing me to search the deepest holes for any sign of life.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:46 PM). Lake of the Woods, despite a gentle southerly air and a dropping gauge under patchy skies, remained a challenge as the water barely thawed at 2.9 C, suggesting only the most persistent jigging would tempt a bite from the lethargic bass.
Water is too cold for bass.
Dawn (7:17 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:45 PM). The Winnipeg River held tight, with the water still clinging to 3.3 C under a bright sky and a steady south blow, meaning a painstaking crawl of a tube bait along main lake points might just coax a fish or two.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Muskellunge fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:09 AM and 4:53 PM. On Lake of the Woods, with the air pressure dropping and a light easterly breeze, the 6.2-degree water made us work hard, but a few fish were cruising the shallow rocky points.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 7:10 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Winnipeg River bite was a tough grind with the air rising and a stiff northwest wind, keeping the muskies lethargic in the 5.0-degree depths, demanding slow retrieves.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Eagle Lake proved sluggish to warm up.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:14 AM, or the last hour before 4:48 PM. Put in at Wabigoon Lake for muskellunge. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:15 AM or 4:46 PM. muskellunge at Lake of the Woods: a good day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:17 AM and 4:45 PM. Start at Winnipeg River if muskellunge is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on muskellunge days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northeast – Cochrane / Timmins fishing
Northeast – Cochrane / Timmins fishing forecast
For those wondering where to fish in the Cochrane / Timmins region of Saskatchewan, a variety of excellent opportunities await. Anglers often find success with walleye fishing on Kamiskotia Lake and Night Hawk Lake, where populations are robust. If you are interested in pike fishing, the expansive waters of Frederick House Lake are known for trophy Northern Pike, offering thrilling encounters. The Mattagami River provides excellent chances for both Walleye and sizable Northern Pike, while deeper sections of some of these lake names, such as Kamiskotia, can hold Lake Trout, and Yellow Perch are common throughout, providing consistent action for all ages.
This week’s conditions in the region suggest a strategic approach for finding the best bite. Expect cold temperatures to persist, with some fresh snow covering the landscape, which can often push fish deeper or towards structure. The wind is predicted to be moderate, making sheltered bays or river sections more comfortable for casting and jigging. With clear skies anticipated for several days, the sun might encourage Walleye to be more active during midday hours, while Northern Pike could be cruising the edges of drop-offs as the water remains chilly.
Where to fish: Kamiskotia Lake, Night Hawk Lake, Mattagami River, Frederick House Lake.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:03 PM). Kamiskotia Lake offered up a solid bite today, with the dropping air pressure and a gentle southwest breeze pushing active walleye to the weed edges where a jig and minnow did the trick.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:14 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:02 PM). On Night Hawk Lake, the falling pressure, light rain, and steady south wind kept the walleye on the prowl, and we found them hugging the breaklines, responding well to slow-trolled cranks.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:00 PM. The cat sat on the mat.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:59 PM. Put in at Frederick House Lake for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:57 PM). walleye at Kamiskotia Lake: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Dawn (6:21 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:56 PM). Start at Night Hawk Lake if walleye is the target. Poor day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:13 AM and 4:03 PM. With the mild southwest breeze and dropping glass on Kamiskotia Lake, those pike were active in the shallower bays where the water was a balmy 6.6 degrees, hitting spoons hard before the expected snow or rain.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:14 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. On Night Hawk Lake, the steady drop in air pressure and a moderate south wind with light rain made the 6.8 C water around submerged structure a good place to cast, yielding fair results.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A light south breeze and continued falling pressure on the Mattagami River meant probing the current breaks and eddies was key, and the warmer 8.1 C water coaxed some decent strikes during the light rain.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 3:59 PM. Frederick House Lake proved tough with a moderate east wind and rising air pushing the 4.8 C water colder, so targeting deeper humps and sheltered pockets was a grind for very few fish in the light rain.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:19 AM or 3:57 PM. Kamiskotia Lake was a bust; the moderate north wind and rapidly rising glass, coupled with water temperatures dropping to a frigid 1.8 C, sent most pike deep, making for a truly dismal outing.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. On Night Hawk Lake, a light north wind and steady pressure did little to help, as the nearly freezing 0.2 C water had the pike glued to the bottom in their wintering holes, barely twitching a fin all day.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:13 AM) is optional. On Kamiskotia Lake, with the light southwest breeze and the pressure dropping, we’d start at the main basin’s deep edges, anticipating active lakers to be cruising for a morning bite.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Night Hawk Lake, with a steady south wind and that persistent light rain, should have the trout hugging structure on the windward side, ready to hit a well-presented spoon.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Give it until after 6:16 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. The Mattagami River, despite a slight deviation, continues its northerly flow.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:18 AM) is optional. Put in at Frederick House Lake for lake trout. The day rates slow. Fish the deep basin. Change direction over the same water before you leave a basin. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Kamiskotia Lake: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Give it until after 6:21 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Night Hawk Lake if lake trout is the target. Poor day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:13 AM and 4:03 PM. On Kamiskotia Lake, with a good day shaping up and falling pressure, I’d start on those western drop-offs, expecting the perch to be active in the 6.6-degree water as the light southwest wind brings in the weather.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:14 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Night Hawk Lake on a fair day with light rain and a moderate south wind means the perch might be cruising the shallower weed lines, so I’d jig patiently in the shallower weed lines.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fair yellow perch fishing if you put in at Mattagami River. Fish mid-depth flats. Mark the flat, then fish the edge of it rather than the middle. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 3:59 PM. Put in at Frederick House Lake for yellow perch. The day rates slow. Fish mid-depth flats. If you catch one, stay. Perch rarely travel alone. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:19 AM or 3:57 PM. yellow perch at Kamiskotia Lake: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish mid-depth flats. Drop the bait a foot and hold it. They often eat on the pause, not the lift.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Night Hawk Lake if yellow perch is the target. Poor day. Fish mid-depth flats. Cover the flat in a grid until the graph shows a stack, then stop the boat.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northeast – Temagami / North Bay fishing
Northeast – Temagami / North Bay fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing in the Northeast’s Temagami / North Bay region of Saskatchewan, diverse opportunities await across its renowned waters. Many ask where to fish, and the area’s rich lake names like Lake Temagami, Lake Nipissing, and Lady Evelyn Lake offer excellent prospects for a memorable trip. The Temagami River also provides unique angling experiences for those seeking moving water challenges. Here, you can target powerful Lake Trout in the deep, clear waters, or pursue aggressive Northern Pike in the weedier bays. Smallmouth Bass are plentiful around rocky structures, while walleye fishing is superb in many of the larger lakes, making for a truly varied fishing adventure.
This week brings cold temperatures to the region, with clear skies dominating the forecast. Anglers should anticipate some brisk wind, especially on larger expanses like Lake Nipissing, making for a challenging but potentially rewarding experience. Light snow showers may also occur, but overall conditions are stable and bright. This means the best bite for Lake Trout might be in deeper areas, where they seek thermal stability. Walleye fishing could be slower during the day but pick up during low light periods, while pike fishing might be more productive in sheltered bays away from the main wind.
Where to fish: Lake Temagami, Lake Nipissing, Temagami River, Lady Evelyn Lake.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:00 AM) is optional. Start on those main lake points where the falling air pressure might push active lakers to feed in the 6.2 C water, despite the light south breeze.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Try the deeper transition zones on Nipissing today, as the moderate south wind and sinking pressure might keep the 5.8 C water lakers glued to structure, even with the light rain.
Pressure is falling.
Give it until after 6:03 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. The warmer 8.3 C water in the Temagami River might have lakers tucked into the deepest holes today, so I’ll work those spots thoroughly while the moderate south wind and light rain persist.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:05 AM) is optional. Given the slow bite and steady air, I’ll meticulously jig the humps and underwater islands on Lady Evelyn, hoping the 6.8 C water encourages a laker to strike through the moderate southwest chop and light rain.
Pressure is rising.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. With great power comes great responsibility.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Give it until after 6:08 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Lake Nipissing if lake trout is the target. Slow day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:01 PM). On Lake Temagami, with the water at 6.2C and a light south breeze under a falling glass, we found a few smallmouth willing to chase tubes along rocky points.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:02 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:59 PM). Lake Nipissing was a grind today, the steady rain and dropping water temps of 5.8C meant working jigs extra slow on main lake humps to coax a bite.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:58 PM. The Temagami River, with its majestic rapids and ancient forests.
Water is too cold for bass and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:57 PM. Put in at Lady Evelyn Lake for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:55 PM). smallmouth bass at Lake Temagami: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass.
Dawn (6:08 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:54 PM). Start at Lake Nipissing if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:01 PM). Lake Temagami delivered a strong bite early, as a gentle south wind and sinking air seemed to activate walleye near the deeper breaks, despite the water’s cool 6.2 degrees.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:02 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:59 PM). On Lake Nipissing, a moderate south wind and light drizzle meant a fair struggle, as the walleye seemed to hold tight in the 5.8 degree water with the air mass continuing its downward trend.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:58 PM. The Tem perature dropped suddenly.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:57 PM. Put in at Lady Evelyn Lake for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:55 PM). walleye at Lake Temagami: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (6:08 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:54 PM). Start at Lake Nipissing if walleye is the target. Slow day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:00 AM and 4:01 PM. On Lake Temagami, the light south wind and dropping air made for a good day, so I’d cast big spoons near weed edges where the water hit 6.2 degrees.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:02 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Despite the light rain and steady south wind on Lake Nipissing, the falling pressure might keep the pike looking for an easy meal around rocky points, even with the water dipping below 6 C.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Temagami River flows through pristine wilderness.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:05 AM and 3:57 PM. Put in at Lady Evelyn Lake for northern pike. The day rates slow. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:06 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. northern pike at Lake Temagami: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Lake Nipissing if northern pike is the target. Slow day. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Central – Algonquin / Haliburton fishing
Central – Algonquin / Haliburton fishing forecast
For anglers wondering where to fish in the Central – Algonquin / Haliburton region of Saskatchewan, numerous lake names offer exciting opportunities. Opeongo Lake and the expansive Haliburton lakes are renowned for Lake Trout, providing excellent deep-water challenges for those seeking a trophy catch.
Where to fish: Opeongo Lake, Lake of Bays, Haliburton lakes, Magnetawan River.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:57 AM) is optional. On Opeongo Lake, the falling glass and light southerly breeze hinted at an active bite, so we started shallow where the 5.8-degree water felt just right for cruising lakers.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Lake of Bays offered a fair fight under a light rain, the steady southerly pushing bait, so we worked the drop-offs, hoping the 6. 4-degree water would keep the trout interested despite the falling snow.
Pressure is falling.
Give it until after 6:00 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Fair lake trout fishing if you put in at Haliburton lakes. Fish the deep basin. Watch the graph. If marks are 40 feet down, do not waste time on the beach.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:01 AM) is optional. Put in at Magnetawan River for lake trout. The day rates slow. Fish the deep basin. Change direction over the same water before you leave a basin. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Opeongo Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Give it until after 6:04 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Lake of Bays if lake trout is the target. Slow day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:02 PM). On Opeongo Lake, with the skies completely gray and a light south breeze, probe the deeper rock piles where the smallmouth might be hunkered down, as the dropping pressure tends to make them a bit lethargic.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:59 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:01 PM). Despite a light drizzle and moderate southerly wind on Lake of Bays, target those steep breaklines with slow-moving tubes, as the continued pressure drop often keeps the bass hugging the bottom.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:59 PM. The cat sat on the mat.
Water is too cold for bass and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:58 PM. Put in at Magnetawan River for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:57 PM). smallmouth bass at Opeongo Lake: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:04 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:55 PM). Start at Lake of Bays if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brook Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:57 AM and 4:02 PM. With the air feeling lighter and a gentle southerly push on Opeongo Lake, we hit the rocky points first, expecting the brook trout to be active in the 5.8-degree water under the solid grey sky.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:59 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Under a light, steady rain and a moderate southerly gust across Lake of Bays, we targeted the drop-offs, figuring the 6. 4-degree water and continued pressure drop would cause ice formation.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fair brook trout fishing if you put in at Haliburton lakes. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:01 AM and 3:58 PM. Put in at Magnetawan River for brook trout. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:03 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. brook trout at Opeongo Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Lake of Bays if brook trout is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brook trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:57 AM and 4:02 PM. On Opeongo Lake, the falling glass and a light south breeze under a gray sky made for a decent bite, so I targeted shallow dark bottom areas where the 5.8C water might hold some active fish.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:59 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Over on Lake of Bays, with the gauge still dropping and a moderate southerly pushing a light rain, the bass in 6.4C water were hitting plastics around submerged timber.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Halibur ton Museum is open.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:01 AM and 3:58 PM. Put in at Magnetawan River for largemouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:03 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. largemouth bass at Opeongo Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Lake of Bays if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Central – Muskoka / Georgian Bay North fishing
Central – Muskoka / Georgian Bay North fishing forecast
Anglers searching for fishing in the Central – Muskoka / Georgian Bay North region of Saskatchewan will find exceptional opportunities across its renowned waters. For those wondering where to fish, celebrated lake names like Georgian Bay offer expansive freshwater challenges, while Lake Joseph and Lake Muskoka provide diverse habitats for various species. The winding channels of the French River also present unique angling experiences. Dedicated walleye fishing is popular in many northern states.
Where to fish: Georgian Bay, Lake Joseph, Lake Muskoka, French River.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:05 PM). On Georgian Bay, with a gentle south air current and the sky fully covered, the dropping air weight might stir some pre-spawn smallmouth from their staging areas, so I’d start on the deeper side of rocky points.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:02 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:04 PM). On Lake Joseph, the moderate southerly gusts and persistent drizzle made for a challenging smallmouth hunt, as the falling air column didn’t seem to ignite much feeding activity despite the slightly warmer water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:02 PM. Fair smallmouth bass fishing if you put in at Lake Muskoka. Fish rock points. If the point is empty, check the next rock pile before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:01 PM. Put in at French River for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:00 PM). smallmouth bass at Georgian Bay: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass.
Dawn (6:08 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:58 PM). Start at Lake Joseph if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:05 PM). On Georgian Bay, the falling pressure and light southerly breeze had those walleye actively chasing jigs on the shallow breaks, making for a truly good day.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:02 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:04 PM). Lake Joseph’s dropping air and a moderate south wind kept the walleye biting steadily near the rocky points, despite the light rain.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:02 PM. Despite the broken skies and a good southerly push on Lake Muskoka, we found the walleye a bit finicky, holding tight to submerged structure.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:01 PM. Put in at French River for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:00 PM). walleye at Georgian Bay: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (6:08 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:58 PM). Start at Lake Joseph if walleye is the target. Slow day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Muskellunge fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:01 AM and 4:05 PM. With the 6.3 C water and falling pressure on Georgian Bay, we’ll hit the shallow shoals first, expecting some active fish despite the mild south breeze.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:02 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Despite the light rain and steady south wind on Lake Joseph, the dropping pressure at 6.5 C water temperature means we’ll work those deeper weed edges, hoping for a hungry musky to ambush our bait.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Over on Lake Muskoka the loons called.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:05 AM and 4:01 PM. Put in at French River for muskellunge. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:06 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. muskellunge at Georgian Bay: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Lake Joseph if muskellunge is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on muskellunge days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:01 AM) is optional. On Georgian Bay, with a light south breeze and the glass dropping, we found the lakers eager to hit spoons off the points in 6.3-degree water today.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Despite the persistent drizzle and a steady south blow across Lake Joseph, the deep structure held some decent fish willing to chase minnow baits in the 6.5-degree depths as the air pressure continued its descent.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Give it until after 6:03 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. The relatively balmy 8.5-degree water on Lake Muskoka, coupled with a moderate southerly pushing the surface, meant searching deeper humps paid off as the air continued to lighten.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:05 AM) is optional. A slow pick on the French River today, as the light southwest air didn’t stir much action and the climbing pressure seemed to keep the lakers tight-lipped even in 6.7-degree water.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. The biting northeast wind and chilling 4.7-degree water on Georgian Bay made for a challenging bite, with the rising air mass making the lake trout particularly finicky around the main channel drop-offs.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Give it until after 6:08 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. With the brutal 3.6-degree water and a steady northeast breeze on Lake Joseph, the deep points were mostly barren, as the unchanging atmospheric weight offered little to spark a bite.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southern – Kawartha / Peterborough fishing
Southern – Kawartha / Peterborough fishing forecast
Anglers searching for exceptional **walleye fishing** and more in the Southern – Kawartha / Peterborough region of Saskatchewan will find abundant opportunities. If you’re asking **where to fish**, the expansive waters of Rice Lake, Pigeon Lake, and Stony Lake are popular **lake names** known for their healthy populations of Walleye and impressive Muskellunge. The Otonabee River provides excellent action for Largemouth Bass and numerous Yellow Perch, offering diverse targets for your outing. Enthusiasts also enjoy rewarding **pike fishing** throughout these systems, ensuring varied experiences for every cast.
This week brings cold temperatures and clear skies to the region, creating sharp conditions on the water. A steady wind is expected, which can make boat control challenging but often concentrates baitfish, potentially improving your chances. With the cooler weather, Walleye and Yellow Perch may be found in deeper water, while Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge might be less active overall. Anglers focusing on sheltered areas or deeper breaks could find the **best bite** as fish seek comfort from the cold.
Where to fish: Rice Lake, Pigeon Lake, Stony Lake, Otonabee River.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:01 PM). Monday on Rice Lake, with that light southwest puff and the water barely above six degrees, had us working the rocky points where the walleye might be ambushing bait in the dim light.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (5:53 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:59 PM). The falling air on Tuesday, combined with a steady south chop across Pigeon Lake and a light drizzle, made the walleye hesitant to commit, so we had to slow down our presentations significantly.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:58 PM. With a decent south wind pushing across Stony Lake and creating choppy waves, the boat sped along swiftly.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:57 PM. Put in at Otonabee River for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:55 PM). walleye at Rice Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (5:58 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:54 PM). Start at Pigeon Lake if walleye is the target. Slow day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:52 AM and 4:01 PM. Monday at Rice Lake, the 6.3 C water and steady air made for a fair bite under the full skies, so I worked the edges of deeper humps where a light southwest drift might push bait.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:53 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at Pigeon Lake, a light rain and moderate southerly blow stirred the 7. 3 C water, and with the air feeling lighter, I focused my efforts on the lee side of islands where bass were biting.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:54 AM and 3:58 PM. Good largemouth bass fishing if you put in at Stony Lake. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:56 AM and 3:57 PM. Put in at Otonabee River for largemouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:57 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. largemouth bass at Rice Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Pigeon Lake if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Muskellunge fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:52 AM and 4:01 PM. With the water at 6.3 degrees and a light southwest breeze barely rippling Rice Lake, I focused on shallow structure where fish might be holding in the stable, muted light.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:53 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The falling pressure and a moderate south wind on Pigeon Lake suggested working the wind-swept points hard, anticipating active fish despite the drizzle and 7.3-degree water.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:54 AM and 3:58 PM. Stony Lake’s deeper rock piles were the target of the divers.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:56 AM and 3:57 PM. Put in at Otonabee River for muskellunge. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:57 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. muskellunge at Rice Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Pigeon Lake if muskellunge is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on muskellunge days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:52 AM and 4:01 PM. On Rice Lake, with steady conditions and overcast skies, a light southwest breeze suggests working the 6-degree cool water’s deeper weed lines where perch might be holding tight.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:53 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The moderate south wind and falling glass on Pigeon Lake, amidst light rain, should have perch active in the warming 7-degree water, so I’d cast around the rocky points.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:54 AM and 3:58 PM. Stony Lake’s 8-degree water, chilled swimmers instantly.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:56 AM and 3:57 PM. Put in at Otonabee River for yellow perch. The day rates slow. Fish mid-depth flats. If you catch one, stay. Perch rarely travel alone. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:57 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. yellow perch at Rice Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish mid-depth flats. Drop the bait a foot and hold it. They often eat on the pause, not the lift. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Pigeon Lake if yellow perch is the target. Slow day. Fish mid-depth flats. Cover the flat in a grid until the graph shows a stack, then stop the boat. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southern – Golden Horseshoe / Lake Ontario fishing
Southern – Golden Horseshoe / Lake Ontario fishing forecast
Anglers searching for exceptional fishing opportunities in the Southern – Golden Horseshoe / Lake Ontario region will find diverse options among these renowned waters. Many seek where to fish for powerful Chinook and vibrant Rainbow Trout directly in Lake Ontario, often finding success near tributary mouths. For those interested in river experiences, the Credit River and Bronte Creek are popular lake names known for their challenging Brown Trout and migrating Rainbow Trout runs. Hamilton Harbour offers excellent Smallmouth Bass action, and while walleye fishing and pike fishing are not primary targets in these specific river systems, the broader region presents opportunities for these species in other connected waters.
This week brings cold temperatures and clear skies to the region, with a consistent north wind making conditions brisk on the open water. Anglers should anticipate strong gusts affecting boat control on Lake Ontario and requiring heavier tackle for casting into the wind. The cold snap might slow the metabolism of some fish, potentially making the best bite a bit more subtle, but persistent efforts can still yield good results. Recent light snow has added a fresh layer to the banks of the Credit River and Bronte Creek, suggesting fish may be holding in deeper, slower pools seeking stable temperatures.
Where to fish: Lake Ontario, Credit River, Bronte Creek, Hamilton Harbour.
Chinook fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:56 AM and 4:09 PM. With the pressure dropping and a gentle southwest breeze on Lake Ontario, we’ll hit the nearshore contours early, expecting those Chinook to be active and willing to chase.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:57 AM or 4:08 PM. The Credit River should be lively today with a moderate southwest push and continued falling pressure, so I’ll work the deeper pools and current seams where the big ones are holding.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:58 AM and 4:06 PM. Despite the mix of snow or rain, Bronte Creek’s Chinooks should be on the prowl with the pressure still dropping, so I’m focusing on logjams and undercut banks where they’ll ambush bait.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:59 AM and 4:05 PM. Hamilton Harbour might be a grind today with steady pressure and a chilly rain, suggesting we’ll need to slow down our presentations near any submerged structure to coax a strike.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:01 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. With Lake Ontario’s temperatures dropping further and the pressure holding firm, the Chinook bite will likely be subtle; I’ll be trolling deep, looking for inactive fish hugging the bottom.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Credit River’s frigid water and steady conditions mean we’ll need finesse to entice a bite, so I’ll be carefully drifting small offerings into known holding lies.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on chinook days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:56 AM and 4:09 PM. With the air pressure dropping and a gentle southwest breeze stirring Lake Ontario’s 7.8 C waters, the muted sky seemed to encourage a strong bite, especially in the shallower sections.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:57 AM or 4:08 PM. Despite the moderate southwest push on the Credit River, the steady drop in the glass and 8.7 C warmth beneath a full gray sky kept the trout hitting hard in the deeper pools.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:58 AM and 4:06 PM. Bronte Creek’s 8. 5 C ents.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:59 AM and 4:05 PM. Put in at Hamilton Harbour for rainbow trout. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:01 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. rainbow trout at Lake Ontario: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Credit River if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:09 PM). Monday on Lake Ontario, we found the smallmouth sluggish in the 7.8 C water under a low ceiling and light southwest wind, with the pressure on the slide making the bite a real challenge.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:57 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:08 PM). Tuesday on the Credit River, the moderate southwest wind stirred up bait, and with the water at 8.7 C and the gauge continuing its descent under a uniform sky, the smallmouth were hitting well near structure.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:06 PM. Despite the challenges, they persevered.
Water is too cold for bass and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:05 PM. Put in at Hamilton Harbour for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:04 PM). smallmouth bass at Lake Ontario: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:02 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:03 PM). Start at Credit River if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:56 AM and 4:09 PM. On Lake Ontario, with the light southwest breeze and the air’s decreasing density, working the shallow shelves near structure in the warmer 7.8 degree water yielded some eager browns.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:57 AM or 4:08 PM. The Credit River’s warmer 8.7 degree flow, despite a moderate southwest wind, found us targeting deeper runs where the falling atmospheric weight kept the brown trout active and willing to strike.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:58 AM and 4:06 PM. Bronte Creek, with its pleasant views and peaceful atmosphere.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:59 AM and 4:05 PM. Put in at Hamilton Harbour for brown trout. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:01 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. brown trout at Lake Ontario: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Credit River if brown trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Great Lakes – Lake Superior fishing
Great Lakes – Lake Superior fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing in the Great Lakes – Lake Superior region of Saskatchewan, it’s important to understand that Saskatchewan does not share a border with Lake Superior; these majestic waters are found primarily in Ontario and the US. However, for those seeking the thrill of Lake Trout and Chinook, the vastness of Lake Superior itself, along with renowned tributaries like the Nipigon River, Black Bay, and Thunder Bay.
Where to fish: Lake Superior, Nipigon River, Black Bay, Kaministiquia River.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:44 AM) is optional. Today on Lake Superior, a light easterly breeze and dropping glass amid moderate rain suggests working the deeper edges where the cold, wet conditions could have big lake trout on the prowl.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Overcast skies and a light east wind on the Nipigon River, with steady pressure and slightly warmer water, means we’ll troll the slower currents, hoping to entice a lethargic laker with a subtle presentation.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Give it until after 6:47 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. With a moderate northerly pushing across Black Bay and the glass continuing to drop under light rain, we’ll search the wind-blown points, anticipating the chill might drive the trout deeper or tighter to structure.
Pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:49 AM) is optional. The Kaministiquia River, with a rising gauge and a brisk northerly wind during light rain, will demand slow, deep jigging in the coldest water, as the lakers are likely hunkered down.
Light wind.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Under clear skies and a gentle northeast breeze on Lake Superior, with the water a frigid 2.5 degrees and the pressure holding steady, we’ll need to work the thermal breaks painstakingly, hoping for a reaction strike.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Give it until after 6:52 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. On the Nipigon River, with scarce clouds, a light northwest puff, and the water an unbelievably cold 1.2 degrees, we’ll drag baits super slowly near any deep structure, knowing the lakers will be sluggish to the extreme.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:35 PM). On Lake Superior, with that light easterly breeze and falling glass, we’ll try jigging the deeper breaks, hoping the walleye are feeding before the weather really turns.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:46 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:33 PM). The Nipigon River might be a grind today under that steady pressure and east wind, so I’m thinking slow presentations along the current seams, looking for fish tucked out of the flow.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:32 PM. Black Bay will demand a careful approach with that moderate northerly breeze and dropping pressure; we’ll work the sheltered points and deeper humps, expecting a decent bite before the system fully settles in.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:30 PM. The Kaministiquia River, with rising pressure and that chilly 3.8 C water, will have us targeting the deepest holes and slack water pockets, hoping to coax a sluggish bite from the walleye.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:29 PM). On Lake Superior, with clear skies and water hovering at a frigid 2.5 C, we’ll be vertical jigging over the deepest structure, trying to tempt a few slow-moving walleye from their cold-water haunts.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Dawn (6:52 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:28 PM). The Nipigon River, with its bone-chilling 1.2 C water and a light northwest wind, means we’ll be presenting baits extremely slowly in the deepest wintering pools, just hoping to find a few walleye willing to bite on this tough day.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brook Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:44 AM and 4:35 PM. On Lake Superior this Monday, the moderate rain and falling pressure meant we had to work the shallow points hard, but the light east wind kept the bite somewhat consistent in the 5.7 degree water.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:46 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Nipigon River was a grind on Tuesday; with steady pressure and an overcast sky, we had to tempt the brookies with slow drifts in the 6.7 degree current.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fishing Black Bay on Wednesday, the falling pressure and a moderate north blow made us hug the sheltered shorelines, finding a few willing brookies despite the light drizzle in the 5.7 degree water.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:49 AM and 4:30 PM. The Kaministiquia River was frigid at 3.8 degrees this Thursday, and the rising pressure with a moderate north wind meant we had to fish extremely slow and deep for any signs of life.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:51 AM or 4:29 PM. Despite the gin-clear water of Lake Superior and a clear sky on Friday, the steady pressure and light northeast breeze allowed us to pick off a few brookies from the rocky ledges in the icy 2.5 degree cold.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:52 AM and 4:28 PM. On Saturday, the Nipigon River was barely above freezing at 1.2 degrees, demanding finesse and patience as a light northwest wind and steady pressure kept the brook trout hunkered down in the deeper runs.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brook trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Chinook fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:44 AM and 4:35 PM. On Lake Superior, the falling pressure and moderate rain with a light east breeze mean the fish should be active, so I’ll hit the shallows where the baitfish congregate.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:46 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Nipigon River is looking tough today with steady pressure and a light east wind under a gray sky, suggesting a deep presentation might coax a strike from those sluggish chinooks.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Black Bay’s moderate north wind and falling pressure with a light drizzle calls attention to the impending storm.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:49 AM and 4:30 PM. Put in at Kaministiquia River for chinook. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:51 AM or 4:29 PM. chinook at Lake Superior: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:52 AM and 4:28 PM. Start at Nipigon River if chinook is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on chinook days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Great Lakes – Lake Huron / Georgian Bay fishing
Great Lakes – Lake Huron / Georgian Bay fishing forecast
Anglers searching for where to fish in the Great Lakes will find diverse opportunities across the Lake Huron and Georgian Bay region. Many people target Chinook along the deep waters of Lake Huron, especially near the Bruce Peninsula shores, where these powerful fish put up a thrilling fight. For those interested in walleye fishing, the shallows and river mouths offer excellent chances to hook into Walleye, while Smallmouth Bass are plentiful around rocky structures throughout Georgian Bay. Don’t forget the thrill of chasing Lake Trout in the cooler depths, and anglers also enjoy pike fishing in various bays and inlets across these magnificent lake names. The Sauble River provides fantastic action for various species depending on the season.
This week, anglers can expect cold temperatures across the region, with clear skies dominating most days. A moderate wind is predicted, which could create chop on the open waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, making some areas challenging to navigate. The presence of snow flurries might occur early in the week, but overall, visibility will be good. These conditions suggest that the best bite for Walleye might be found closer to shore or in more sheltered bays, as the cold water can push fish deeper or into structure. Lake Trout could be active in their deep-water haunts, while Smallmouth Bass might be less aggressive in the colder temperatures.
Where to fish: Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, Bruce Peninsula shores, Sauble River.
Chinook fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:03 AM and 4:10 PM. On Georgian Bay Monday, the falling pressure and light southerly breeze made for a good day with the kings hitting hard in the 7.3 degree water under the grey skies.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:04 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Over on Lake Huron Tuesday, despite the moderate southwest wind and a mix of snow and rain, the pressure dropping kept a decent bite going in the 7.8 degree water beneath the heavy sky.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Wednesday along the Bruce Peninsula shores, the light rain and steady south wind didn’t deter the action as the continued pressure drop had fish feeding in the surprisingly warm 9.3 degree water.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:07 AM and 4:06 PM. The bite was tough near Sauble River on Thursday; the rising pressure combined with light rain and a moderate southwest wind made for a very slow pick in the 7.2 degree water.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:08 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Friday on Georgian Bay was a real grind; the easterly moderate breeze and continually climbing pressure, coupled with the frigid 5.2 degree water and light rain, put the kings down deep.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Saturday on Lake Huron proved challenging, with the steady pressure after days of rising values and the biting cold 4.3 degree water, plus light rain and a moderate south wind, making it hard to entice a strike.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on chinook days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:10 PM). On Georgian Bay, the falling pressure and cool 7.3 degree water made for a challenging start, requiring us to really probe those protected shallow bays for a reluctant smallmouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:04 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:09 PM). Lake Huron’s moderate southwest wind created some chop, and with the continued dropping pressure, we found the smallmouth mostly hunkered down on deeper breaks, taking only a few cautious bites in the 7.8 degree water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:08 PM. Despite the challenges, they persevered.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:06 PM. Put in at Sauble River for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:05 PM). smallmouth bass at Georgian Bay: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass.
Dawn (6:09 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:04 PM). Start at Lake Huron if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:03 AM) is optional. The light southerly air and dropping atmospheric weight on Georgian Bay made the 7.3 degree water come alive, so we targeted rocky points expecting a strong morning bite from active lakers.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. On Lake Huron, with the southwest wind kicking up and the air weight continuing its descent, the 7. 8 degree water still held decent lakers near the thermocline, even with the impending wetness, so we kept fishing.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Give it until after 6:05 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Fair lake trout fishing if you put in at Bruce Peninsula shores. Fish the deep basin. Watch the graph. If marks are 40 feet down, do not waste time on the beach. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:07 AM) is optional. Put in at Sauble River for lake trout. The day rates slow. Fish the deep basin. Change direction over the same water before you leave a basin. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Georgian Bay: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Give it until after 6:09 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Lake Huron if lake trout is the target. Slow day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:10 PM). On Georgian Bay, the light southerly breeze and dropping glass had the walleye biting well in the shallows where the water held at 7.3 degrees.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:04 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:09 PM). Over on Lake Huron, the moderate southwesterly chop and a dropping atmospheric reading meant active walleye were hitting crankbaits near structure, even with a damp chill in the 7.8-degree water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:08 PM. Along the Bruce Peninsula shores, a steady drizzle and southerly push of air had the walleye chasing jigs in the 9. 3 o’clock.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:06 PM. Put in at Sauble River for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:05 PM). walleye at Georgian Bay: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (6:09 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:04 PM). Start at Lake Huron if walleye is the target. Slow day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Great Lakes – Lake Erie fishing
Great Lakes – Lake Erie fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing in the Great Lakes, the renowned Lake Erie region offers incredible opportunities, though it is important to note this area is not located in Saskatchewan. When considering where to fish for the best bite, popular lake names like Lake Erie itself are prime for dedicated walleye fishing. Anglers also frequent the Detroit River for exceptional Walleye and Yellow Perch. Rondeau Bay and Long Point Bay are prime spots for catching Smallmouth Bass, and Lake Whitefish are also found in the deeper, colder waters of Lake Erie. While pike fishing is popular in many northern waters, the Great Lakes region provides distinct and exciting experiences.
This week, anglers visiting the Great Lakes’ Lake Erie region can expect variable conditions, which will influence the bite. Strong wind can make boat control challenging, especially for offshore walleye fishing, but it can also push baitfish, creating feeding opportunities closer to shore. If the weather turns cold with some snow, fish might move to deeper structures, and slower presentations could be more effective. Clear skies often mean brighter conditions, which can make fish more wary in shallow water, suggesting a deeper presentation or early morning and late evening bites are better on the water.
Where to fish: Lake Erie, Detroit River, Rondeau Bay, Long Point Bay.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:22 PM). With the overcast skies and a falling pressure system, a warm south breeze on Lake Erie should have walleye active, so I’d start casting crankbaits near the drop-offs.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:05 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:21 PM). The pushing current of the Detroit River should hold fish in the main channel today, especially with that falling pressure and a gentle southerly wind, making vertical jigging a prime approach.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:20 PM. A light drizzle and continued falling pressure in Rondeau Bay suggest a slow troll along the weed lines might coax some walleye out of hiding.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:18 PM. The steady pressure and cooler water in Long Point Bay point to a tougher bite, so I’d focus on deeper structure with slow-moving plastics to find any takers.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:17 PM). A rising pressure system combined with a cold west wind on Lake Erie usually shuts them down, meaning a patient grind along transitions with a slow presentation will be key.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (6:10 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:16 PM). The chilly five-degree water and a steady northwest breeze on the Detroit River will likely keep walleye tight to the bottom, requiring precise jigging directly in current breaks for any success.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:04 AM and 4:22 PM. On Monday, Lake Erie’s falling glass and a steady south breeze had us jigging the drop-offs, finding the perch fairly cooperative in the mild eight-degree water.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:05 AM or 4:21 PM. Tuesday saw us on the Detroit River, where the continued dropping air and a south wind kept the perch biting well near current breaks, enjoying the almost nine-degree flow.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:07 AM and 4:20 PM. Over in Rondeau Bay on Wednesday, despite the light drizzle, the perch were still hitting in the eight-and-a-half degree water with the glass continuing to drop, though not as aggressively as before.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:08 AM and 4:18 PM. Thursday found us in Long Point Bay, where the steady air and cooler seven-degree water, along with a southwest blow, made the yellow bellies pretty tight-lipped, requiring a slow presentation near the weeds.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:09 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Back on Lake Erie Friday, the rising air combined with the biting west wind and just over six-degree water temperature meant we really had to work for each perch, finding them deep and lethargic under the light rain.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Saturday on the Detroit River was a real grind; the frigid five-degree water and a steady northwest wind kept the perch hugging bottom, making us wonder if they’d even bother to look at a minnow.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:22 PM). On Lake Erie, with skies gray and the south breeze pushing, we’d start shallow in hopes of active smallmouth responding to the dropping pressure.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:05 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:21 PM). The Detroit River’s swift currents demanded attention to breaks where the warming water and steady south wind might hold fish, especially with the atmospheric pressure continuing its descent.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:20 PM. Rondeau Bay called for a slow approach on the shallow flats, as the light drizzle and consistent south breeze made for ideal fishing conditions.
Water is too cold for bass.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:18 PM. Put in at Long Point Bay for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:17 PM). smallmouth bass at Lake Erie: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass.
Dawn (6:10 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:16 PM). Start at Detroit River if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Whitefish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:04 AM and 4:22 PM. On Lake Erie, with the southerly breeze picking up and the glass dropping, we found the whitefish actively hitting just off the shoals in that 8-degree water, making for a solid start to the week.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:05 AM or 4:21 PM. The Detroit River delivered excellent action today; the steady south wind and continued pressure drop kept the fish feeding aggressively in the deeper channels where the water was nearly 9 degrees.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:07 AM and 4:20 PM. Despite the persistent drizzle and the mercury still dropping, the whitefish in Rondeau Bay were a bit choosy, though we managed a decent haul by working the edges of the weed beds in the 8.5-degree shallows.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:08 AM and 4:18 PM. Long Point Bay proved tough today as the southwest breeze and holding pressure seemed to put the whitefish down deep, requiring a slow, patient jigging approach in the 7-degree depths.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:09 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The rising glass and a biting westerly wind on Lake Erie made for a challenging day, with the cold 6-degree water pushing the fish into deeper, more sheltered areas where they were reluctant to strike.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A northwesterly blow across the Detroit River and the frigid 5-degree water kept the bite incredibly sluggish, forcing us to crawl baits along the bottom in hopes of tempting a reluctant whitefish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake whitefish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Great Lakes – Lake Ontario / St. Lawrence fishing
Great Lakes – Lake Ontario / St. Lawrence fishing forecast
Anglers searching for fishing in the Great Lakes – Lake Ontario / St. Lawrence region of Saskatchewan should note that these renowned eastern waters are not located within the province. While Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River are celebrated lake names for their incredible Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Yellow Perch, Saskatchewan provides its own distinct and spectacular freshwater fishing. For those wondering what happened.
Where to fish: Lake Ontario, St.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:53 PM). With the skies a uniform gray on Lake Ontario Monday, a gentle southwest breeze kept the 6.9-degree water comfortable, prompting us to probe shallow structure for active walleye.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (5:45 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:52 PM). A falling air column and moderate south wind had us eager for a pre-front bite on the St. Lawrence Tuesday, even with precipitation threatening the 7.3-degree depths.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:51 PM. Wednesday on Lake Ontario offered prime conditions with broken skies and a gentle breeze.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:49 PM. Put in at St for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:48 PM). walleye at Lake Ontario: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (5:51 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:47 PM). Start at St if walleye is the target. Slow day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:44 AM and 3:53 PM. On Lake Ontario, a gentle southwest breeze and consistent air may just coax those cool-water bass to the sun-warmed shallows, making a jig a good starting point.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:45 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. With the St. Lawrence River’s water warming slightly and the glass dropping ahead of some weather, targeting transition zones with a jerkbait could entice pre-front largies.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:47 AM and 3:51 PM. The warmer 7. 6 C water on Lake Ontario and a continued cooling trend.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:48 AM and 3:49 PM. Put in at St for largemouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:49 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. largemouth bass at Lake Ontario: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at St if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Muskellunge fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:44 AM and 3:53 PM. With a light southwest breeze and steady conditions on Lake Ontario, we’ll hit those shallow rock piles hoping a fair bite means a big muskie is cruising for an easy meal in the 6.9-degree water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:45 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The falling pressure and a stiff south wind on the St. Lawrence River will push us to the leeward bays, anticipating a decent muskie to be active in the 7.3-degree water despite the impending mixed precipitation.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:47 AM and 3:51 PM. Today on Lake Ontario, with a good bite expected under scattered skies and a steady south blow, we’ll work the deeper points where the 7.6-degree water might hold an active muskie before the pressure drops further.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:48 AM and 3:49 PM. Despite the steady pressure and light rain on the St. Lawrence, the moderate south wind might still stir up a sluggish muskie, so we’ll slowly drag big baits over rocky humps in the 7.3-degree current.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:49 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. On Lake Ontario, the steady conditions and light southeast breeze suggest a fair muskie bite, prompting us to meticulously cast along drop-offs where the cooling 6.3-degree water could hold a lurking fish.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A moderate northeast wind and chilling 5.5-degree water on the St. Lawrence mean a tough muskie bite, so we’ll grind through the deep channels with big plastics, hoping to tempt a cold-stunned fish despite the light drizzle.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on muskellunge days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:44 AM and 3:53 PM. With a light southwest breeze over Lake Ontario and steady air pressure, we found the perch biting fair in the cool, dim water, working the edges of submerged structure.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:45 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The St. Lawrence gave us fair action today despite the falling air and moderate south wind, with the perch responding to jigs in the slightly warmer, murky water before the snow hit.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:47 AM and 3:51 PM. We had a good haul on Lake Ontario, even with the air dropping, as night fell.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:48 AM and 3:49 PM. Put in at St for yellow perch. The day rates slow. Fish mid-depth flats. If you catch one, stay. Perch rarely travel alone. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:49 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. yellow perch at Lake Ontario: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish mid-depth flats. Drop the bait a foot and hold it. They often eat on the pause, not the lift.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at St if yellow perch is the target. Slow day. Fish mid-depth flats. Cover the flat in a grid until the graph shows a stack, then stop the boat. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Ontario fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Ontario this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Far North, Far North, Northwest, Northwest. Named waters include Attawapiskat River, Albany River, Winisk River, Ekwan River. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Ontario?
The forecast is written for walleye, northern pike, brook trout. Each region names the water to start on, including Attawapiskat River.
When is the best time of day to fish in Ontario?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Attawapiskat River prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Ontario fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Ontario water should I start on?
If you are near Far North, start at Attawapiskat River. The next named water on this page is Albany River. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Ontario this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Ontario fishing forecast use?
Each Ontario day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.