Introduction to Fly Fishing
A 3.5-hour guided session designed for beginners looking to learn fly fishing fundamentals on the Credit River. All equipment can be provided.
- 1 days
- 1 to 2 people
- European (No meals)
- No lodging

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Guided fly fishing excursions on Georgian Bay
Smooth River Guiding Co. is a fishing outfitter in the heart of Georgian Bay, On. Featured species: Brook trout, Northern pike and Smallmouth bass. About 1 h 46 drive from Toronto.
Smooth River Guiding Co. is located in Georgian Bay, Ontario. The closest service town is Midland.
Species on the territory
A 3.5-hour guided session designed for beginners looking to learn fly fishing fundamentals on the Credit River. All equipment can be provided.
Full day of walk-and-wade trout fishing on the Credit and Grand rivers as well as hidden creeks. Dry fly fishing, nymphing, or streamer fishing focused on technique.
Full-day steelhead trip by drift boat or walk-and-wade on the Nottawasaga River and other regional tributaries.
Guided trip targeting smallmouth bass, northern pike, carp, longnose gar, and freshwater drum in Georgian Bay flats and rivers.
Guided trip aboard a 188 StarCraft Delta boat targeting trophy smallmouth and largemouth bass on Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe flats. Fly fishing or conventional gear.
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Hunting and fishing
The following fish species can be caught at Smooth River Guiding Co., Georgian Bay, ON: Brook trout, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Carp, Brown trout, Steelhead, Freshwater drum, Longnose gar.
Getting there
568 Second Street, Midland
Departures for excursions take place from Midland, Ontario, for trips on Georgian Bay and surrounding bodies of water. Depending on the type of fishing and the chosen route, meeting points are also arranged along various rivers such as the Credit, Nottawasaga, Saugeen, or Bighead. Outings are conducted by wading, drift boat, or powerboat.
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Smooth River Guiding Co., operated by Matt Martin, offers full-day guided fishing trips in Ontario, primarily departing from Midland. Whether by StarCraft powerboat, drift boat, or wading, excursions target trout, steelhead, bass, northern pike, carp, longnose gar, and bowfin. Focused on education and both fly fishing and lure techniques, these trips cater to everyone from beginners to experienced anglers. All necessary gear can be provided to explore Georgian Bay as well as surrounding rivers and lakes.
The territory covered encompasses southern Georgian Bay, a vast bay of Lake Huron characterized by shallow shoals, marshes, estuaries, and grassy areas such as Honey Harbour, Severn Sound, and Nottawasaga Bay. Activities also extend to Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching, and lakes in the Muskoka region. Several major Southern Ontario waterways are part of the fishing sector, including the Credit, Nottawasaga, Saugeen, and Bighead rivers. Access to fishing areas is primarily by powerboat, drift boat, or wading along banks and channels.
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Smooth River Guiding Co. offers: Fishing. The species found on the territory are Brook trout, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass.
Departures for excursions take place from Midland, Ontario, for trips on Georgian Bay and surrounding bodies of water. Depending on the type of fishing and the chosen route, meeting points are also arranged along various rivers such as the Credit, Nottawasaga, Saugeen, or Bighead. Outings are conducted by wading, drift boat, or powerboat.
Smooth River Guiding Co. is located in Georgian Bay, On.
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