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Welcome to Fishing Durham 

Durham Region is home to the best fishing in the Greater Toronto Area. Highlighted by world-renowned multi-species fishing on Lake Ontario, Lake Simcoe, Lake Scugog, Bowmanville Creek and a number of other connecting tributaries. Discover more information to help plan your next fishing trip below and dont forget to follow and tag us in your fishing photos on social media using @DurhamTourism and #FishingDurham.  

Cooper Gallant holding a fish
Video: Fishing in Durham Region - Cooper Gallant

Plan your angling adventure in Durham Region

 Fishing Charters
  • Barkwill Fishing Charters - Whitby
  • Big Game Fishing Charters - Pickering
  • Cooper Gallant Fishing - Bowmanville
  • Dutchies Sport Fishing - Newcastle
  • Great Blue Sportfishing - Whitby
  • Homewrecker Charters - Newcastle 
  • Hooked Up Fishing Charters - Whitby
  • Joe Ford Fishing and Outdoors - Bowmanville
  • Katarah Fishing Charters - Newcastle
  • Pro Guide Charters - Bowmanville
 Fishing and Outdoor Sales and Services
  • Bennett Powersports - Whitby
  • DT Powersports & Marine - Uxbridge
  • Drivemaster Marine Service - Pickering
  • Durham Marine Service - Pickering
  • Easthill Outdoors - Orono 
  • Gagnon Sporting Goods - Oshawa
  • Lakeside Marine Services - Whitby
  • Lakeview Marine - Port Perry
  • Port Whitby Marine Supplies - Whitby
  • Canadian Tire - Multiple locations
 Marinas and Harbours
  • Beaverton Harbour - Beaverton, Lake Simcoe
  • Bowmanville Marina - Bowmanville, Lake Ontario
  • Frenchman's Bay Marina - Pickering, Lake Ontario
  • Port of Newcastle Marina - Newcastle, Lake Ontario, 
  • Port Perry Marina - Port Perry, Lake Scugog (boat rentals available)
  • Port Whitby Marina - Whitby, Lake Ontario
 Ice Fishing Charters
  • Floyd Hales Fish Huts - Beaverton
  • Mitchell's Fish Huts - Beaverton

Durham Region is home to outdoors technology company National Pro Staff and Rapala

National Pro Staff (NPS) is a fishing technology company that is headquartered in Whitby, Ontario at 1855 Whitby, a technology accelerator that positions high potential tech companies for the global stage. The platform is now the industry's largest social commerce network. You can follow NPS on Instagram and Facebook. Dan Miguel is a Co-Founder of the company, a competitive bass tournament angler and avid multi species fisherman. Follow Dan on his NPS Profile and on Instagram. 

Read Dan's article, 'World Class Fishing Right in your Backyard' within the Durham Tourism Discovery Guide for tips, techniques and featured products from Rapala, an internationally recognized brand that is headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario. 

Fishing Durham Ambassador Dan Miguel
Photo: Smallmouth bass fishing in Beaverton, Ontario - Lake Simcoe - Dan Miguel

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