Fishing

Reel in Adventure: Fishing Guides and Outfitters in Ontario's Highlands

By Ashley Rae | May 19, 2025

Fish smarter with local guides and outfitters.

Whether you're new to fishing or looking to make the most of your time on the water, booking a trip with a fishing guide or outfitter is a great way to sharpen your skills and enhance your adventure. Ontario’s Highlands features a wide range of fishing opportunities, from diverse fish species to unique angling experiences for every skill level.

Whether you're looking to jump aboard a top-of-the-line fishing boat with a seasoned professional, try your hand at fly fishing, or head out on an ice fishing adventure, these operators look forward to welcoming you.

Fishing Guides

Ottawa Valley

Cast & Conquer Fishing Adventures (Deep River)

Cast & Conquer Fishing Adventures specializes in full-service guided fishing trips targeting walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and northern pike on the Ottawa River. Packages are customizable ranging from half-day outings to multi-day excursions, accommodating anglers of all skill levels throughout the year.

Algonquin Fly Fishing (Pembroke)

Algonquin Fly Fishing offers unique, customized, and client-centred fly fishing adventures in the Ottawa Valley. From beginners eager to learn the art of fly fishing or an experienced anglers looking to refine their skills, expert guides provide personalized instruction in casting techniques, fly selection, reading the water, and fish behavior.

Irish Creek Outfitters (Renfrew)

Irish Creek Outfitters specializes in guided fishing for musky, walleye, pike, bass, catfish, and perch, with family-friendly trips and ice fishing excursions for all skill levels.

Ottawa River Musky Factory (Arnprior)

Ottawa River Musky Factory offers guided fishing adventures focused on catching trophy muskellunge in the Ottawa River. Led by expert anglers, this experience emphasizes education, conservation, and world-class musky fishing.

Rising Sun Charters (Arnprior)

Rising Sun Charters offers guided fly fishing and spin fishing trips on the Ottawa River and other waters in the area, targeting species like musky, pike, walleye, bass, and gar. They also provide family-friendly "Learn to Fish" programs and inclusive tours for children on the autism spectrum.

Miq's Outdoor Adventures (Eganville)

Miq's Outdoor Adventures specializes in guided kayak fishing and ice fishing trips across the Ottawa Valley, offering personalized, all-inclusive experiences for anglers of all skill levels. Guests can fish in comfort with all gear provided, targeting species like walleye, northern pike, and perch.

Lanark County

Photo courtesy of RJnBirdees, Carleton Place

RJnBirdees Outdoor Adventures (Carleton Place)

RJnBirdees Outdoor Adventures offers expert-led fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels, guided by a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of local techniques and species. Covering various waters in the region, there are opportunities for walleye, bass, northern pike, muskellunge, gar, and more.

A Day Out Fishing Charters (Carleton Place)

A Day Out offers personalized fishing adventures on various waters, creating a welcoming and supportive experience for anglers of all skill levels. Specializing in guiding newcomers, families, women, and children, each trip is tailored to target species like smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, and more.

Jenkins Guiding Service (Mississippi Lake)

Jenkins Guiding Service offers guided fishing trips on Mississippi Lake and other local waters. They offer trips focused on bass, pike, and walleye. Their services include both open water and ice fishing adventures, catering to anglers of all skill levels.

Hastings County

Finaddicts Outdoor Adventures (Tweed)

Finaddicts Outdoor Adventures offers guided fishing trips on Moira Lake and Stoco Lake, targeting species like muskellunge, walleye, northern pike, and bass. They welcome anglers of all skill levels and also provide on-site accommodations for a complete fishing getaway.

Frontenac County

Gary's Guiding (Clarendon Station)

Gary's Guiding Service offers walleye fishing trips on Crotch Lake, known as one of the top inland walleye fishing lakes in Eastern Ontario.

Haliburton Highlands

Hooked on Haliburton – Fishing Guide Service (Haliburton)

Hooked on Haliburton offers guided fishing trips in a fully rigged 20ft bass boat, targeting species like bass, walleye, black crappie, and more, suitable for all skill levels.

Deep Roots Adventure (Haliburton)

Deep Roots Adventure offers guided fishing trips on various lakes and rivers in the Haliburton region, targeting species such as northern pike, walleye, bass, lake trout, and muskie. Trips cater to anglers of all skill levels and include the use of tin boats or pontoons, with gear, bait, and safety equipment provided with the option of half-day or full-day adventures.

Yours Outdoors (Haliburton)

Yours Outdoors offers a range of guided fishing experiences within Haliburton Forest Wild Life Reserve, including fly fishing lessons, tin boat fishing excursions, and ice fishing for trout. Whether you're new to fishing or a seasoned angler, these trips offer hands-on guidance in beautiful natural settings.