Ontario Musky Fishing: Chasing Giants in Canada's Freshwater Jungle

If you’re after the apex predator of freshwater, Ontario should be at the top of your list. With thousands of lakes, rivers, and endless weedlines, this province offers some of the best musky fishing on the planet and it’s no longer just for hardcore locals. From seasoned hunters to first-timers looking for the fight of a lifetime, Ontario’s muskellunge waters are where legends are made.

At Last Cast Lure Company, we design baits with Ontario musky in mind because we fish here too.

 Why Ontario Is a Musky Mecca

Ontario is home to both quantity and quality when it comes to musky fishing:

• Trophy waters like Lake of the Woods, Georgian Bay, and the Ottawa River
• Remote backcountry lakes with unpressured fish
• Slot limits and conservation that protect big fish
• Multi-style fishing: trolling, casting, or even fly-fishing

With the province’s commitment to sustainable fisheries, Ontario is one of the few places where you can consistently target musky over 50 inches and still release them in good condition.

 Top Musky Waters in Ontario

Some of our favourite zones:

• Lake of the Woods – Massive, rugged, and full of fish-holding structure
• Ottawa River – A mix of current, structure, and sheer musky density
• Georgian Bay – Deep, clear, and home to absolute tanks
• Kawartha Lakes – Easier access, higher numbers, and a great option for beginners
• St. Lawrence River – Fast current, big water, big rewards

Each fishery has its own rhythm and presentation matters.

 What Makes Ontario Musky Unique

Ontario musky are known for their intelligence and aggression. You’ll see more follows than you’ll get bites and those bites don’t come easy. That's why your gear needs to be dialed, and your lure needs to move like food but survive like armor.

That’s where Last Cast comes in.

 Our Baits: Made for Musky Country

We build lures for Ontario waters because we fish here ourselves. From back bays to river ledges, we’ve tested our baits in the places that chew up and spit out anything less than tough.

Top Picks for Ontario Musky:

• Wake Baits – For morning topwater madness
• Glide Baits – For precise casting over structure or weeds
• Divers – For late-season trolling

Every Last Cast bait is:

• Airbrushed in natural patterns (walleye, perch, sucker, etc.)
• Tuned for balanced swim and long-range casting
• Protected by multi-layer epoxy to survive headshakes and rocks
• Rigged with premium hooks and hardware

Because when you finally trigger a strike, your lure better be ready.

Season Tips: When & How to Hunt

• Spring (post-spawn): Work shallow bays with slow glides and wake baits
• Summer peak: Cover water with fast gliders, bucktails, and topwaters shine
• Fall: Trolling or deep casting near bait, muskies fatten up before winter
• Cold snaps: Downsize presentations, slower retrieves, and grind the breaklines

And no matter the season, figure 8 every single cast.

Final Cast

Fishing for musky in Ontario isn’t easy but that’s the point. It’s a hunt. A grind. A chess match between predator and prey. And when it finally all comes together, it’s unforgettable.

Whether you’re exploring the far north or sticking to southern lakes, make sure your gear’s ready. At Last Cast Lure Company, we build every bait to take abuse, move water, and convince the fish of 10,000 casts to bite before cast 9,999.

Because if you’re chasing giants in Ontario, you fish right to the last cast.