CANADIAN CANOE, KAYAK, & ICE FISHING TIPS



Greg Cholkan

Have you ever sight fished through the ice?

16 hours ago | [YT] | 0

Greg Cholkan

Would you sleep on the ice at –39°C?

6 days ago | [YT] | 0

Greg Cholkan

Two very different ice fishing trips on Lake Temagami — one back in 2020 and another in January 2026 — but both unforgettable. ❄️🎣 From ice bungalows and quiet waters to battling injuries and frigid temps, these trips reminded me why I love ice fishing in Northern Ontario.

Curious how the fishing went and what I’d do differently next time? Check out the full trip report on the blog:
gcholkanfishing.blogspot.com/2020/02/lake-temagami…

#icefishing #laketemagami #ontariofishing #northernontario #fishingtrip

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

Greg Cholkan

Quick ice fishing observation:
Some people are afraid the noise from their augers will scare away fish. But when targeting brook trout, I often catch fish not long after a hole is drilled.

Have you noticed this too?

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

Greg Cholkan

How do you usually fish?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Greg Cholkan

When it comes to fishing tech, you prefer...

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Greg Cholkan

Quick walleye tip: when ice fishing, most bites I get aren’t aggressive — it’s just a soft tap or you stop feeling the weight of your bait.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Greg Cholkan

Would you use forward-facing sonar while fishing from a canoe or kayak?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Greg Cholkan

Hot take: forward-facing sonar doesn’t make you a better angler — it just changes how you fish.
Agree or disagree?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Greg Cholkan

🎣 If you could head out fishing tomorrow, what would you target?

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 1