River Smallmouth on the Burnt River
Escape lake traffic and wade or kayak the Burnt River for aggressive autumn smallmouth bass. Learn how to read current seams, drift tube jigs through deep river pools, and locate feeding bronzebacks.
Shallow Water Fall Musky Dragging on Buckhorn Lake
Fall musky fishing isn’t just a deep-water game. On Buckhorn Lake, giant muskies slide onto shallow rock flats and remaining green weed patches to gorge on panfish. Master large rubber baits and heavy bucktails in the shallows.
Fall Crappie Stacking on Sturgeon Lake Cribs
When autumn water temps drop below 60°F, Sturgeon Lake crappies gather into dense, vertical schools around deep wooden cribs and rock piles. Learn how to pinpoint these structures on sonar and vertical-jig micro plastics.
Autumn River Pike Tactics on the Otonabee River
As river temperatures drop, northern pike on the Otonabee River move out of deep summer holes into shallow river bays and current breaks. Master the spinnerbait and swim-bait tactics needed to land aggressive fall pike.
Late-Season Topwater Smallmouth on Balsam Lake Shoals
Think topwater season ends when summer fades? Think again. Late-season smallmouth on Balsam Lake actively push baitfish onto shallow rocky shoals during warm autumn afternoons. Learn the high-visibility walking tactics that trigger explosive surface takes.
Fall Transition Walleye on Pigeon Lake’s Deep Drop-Offs
When early autumn nights cool surface water down into the mid-60s, Kawartha walleyes abandon dying shallow weeds. Discover how to locate offshore schools on Pigeon Lake, rig live bait rigs for deep drop-offs, and trigger aggressive strikes during the fall feed.
Scugog River Monster Carp (Kawartha Canal Systems)
Think the Scugog River is just for panfish and bass? Think again. The slow-moving waters and canal systems of the Kawarthas are home to massive, hard-fighting common carp. Learn how to locate prime river runs, pre-bait feeding zones, and rig up for an unforgettable drag-screaming fight.
Nighttime Musky Hunting over Shallow Weeds (Pigeon & Buckhorn Lakes)
When the sun goes down, the largest apex predators in Pigeon and Buckhorn lakes slide into the shallow weeds to hunt. Discover the thrill of nighttime musky fishing—from choosing high-visibility topwaters and giant blades to mastering key weedline transitions in total darkness.
Topwater Smallmouth Bass on Rocky Shoals (Sturgeon Lake)
Nothing beats the explosive strike of a Sturgeon Lake smallmouth smashing a topwater lure at sunrise. Learn how to pinpoint productive rocky shoals, select the best poppers and walking baits, and time your retrieve to trigger aggressive strikes all season long.
Mid-Summer Deep-Water Lake Trout (Haliburton & Muskoka Lakes)
When summer heat drives lake trout into deep, frigid waters, traditional tactics stop working. Learn how to target mid-summer lakers in Haliburton and Muskoka lakes by pinpointing the thermocline, reading your electronics, and deploying heavy vertical jigging and downrigger strategies.