What to Bring - For your Ontario Canada Fishing Trip
Make sure they have proper ID for crossing at Canadian Customs. A Passport is required for anyone over 15 years of
age. If you are bringing children, make sure they have proper ID as well.
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Suggestions on Things to Bring For a Canadian Fishing Trip.....
- Rods, Reels and Tackle
(Rod suggestions for each fish Species)
- New Line
- GPS
- Depth Maps
- Fishing Line clippers
- Minnow dip net
- Quality Landing Net
- Bait aerator
- Marker Buoys
- Crawler Bedding
- Oxygen Tabs for minnows
- Measuring Tape/Scale
- Hook remover
- Fish Cleaning Glove
- Jig eyelet punch out
- Hand soap, shampoo, etc.
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Rain Wear
- Boots
- Hat/Cap
- Gloves
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Fishing Pliers
- Filet knife and sharpener
- Stringer
- Fish coating for cooking
- Clear Zip Lock Freezer Bags and clear plastic wrap for take home fish (Not paper! - MNR (DNR) must be able to easily identify and measure each fish)
- Leatherman type instrument
- Bungee straps
- Camera and Film
- Clothing for all seasons - layering is best.
- Warm boots, Hats and Gloves (For spring and fall fishing)
- Flashlight
- First Aid Kit
- Mosquito Coils
- Wooden matches in water proof container
- Personal Floating Device
- Compass
- Alarm Clock
- Personal soft sided cooler for the boat
- Space blanket for your pocket
- Signal Mirror
- Whistle
- Thermos
- Emergency Candles
- Extra Batteries
- Knife Sharpener
- Small backpack or duffel bag for gear
- Playing cards, Board Games, Frisbee, Football, Magazines, etc.
If You Bring Your Own Boat.......
- Insurance and boat registration papers
- Anchor
- Paddles
- Depth Sounder
- Safety Kit
- Bailing Bucket
- Lights
- Minnow bucket
- Quality Landing Net
- Fire Extinguisher
- Life jackets for everyone on board
- PFDs must be U.S. Coast Guard approved - Floatation cushions are no longer considered a legal life preservers.
- Gas Tanks
- Batteries for trolling motor
- Ropes
- Rod Holders
- Tie Down Straps
- Spare tire for trailer