Professional Fishing Guide Service offering unforgettable experiences on some of Canada's premier waters. From beginners to tournament anglers, everyone is welcome.
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Join Joe on an incredible day on the water. Whether you are chasing trophy bass, looking for a fun day with your family, or entertaining a group of clients, every trip is completely customized catering to your experience level and goals. Joe Ford Fishing and Outdoors is a family run business with 24 years of experience building trips for people from all over the world. Let us make your dream day on the water come true.
- ✔ Fully Guided Fishing Trips
- ✔ Beginner to Advanced Instruction
- ✔ Family Friendly Adventures
- ✔ Fully Rigged Ranger Bass Boat
- ✔ All Equipment Supplied
- ✔ Local Knowledge and Expertise
Guide Services
Half Day Trips
Perfect for families, beginners, and anglers looking for a few exciting hours on the water.
Full Day Trips
Spend the entire day targeting trophy fish while learning proven techniques and patterns.
Fully Rigged Ranger Bass Boat
All the equipment supplied — rods, reels, tackle, and electronics. Just show up and fish.
Trips & Rates
Guided flow trips are bass fishing adventures — smallmouth and largemouth — tailored to your experience level. Fall muskie trips also available.
All rates are based on 2 person occupancy.
Trophy Smallmouth Bass Fishing
$1,000 CAD
A premium full-day experience targeting trophy smallmouth bass on world-class waters with expert techniques and top-tier gear.
Full Day Bass Fishing
$800 CAD
Enjoy one of the beautiful Kawartha lake chains — Rice Lake, Tri Lakes, or Balsam Lake — chasing smallmouth and largemouth bass all day with expert guidance.
Extended Half Day (7 hr)
$700 CAD
Extra water time on one of the beautiful Kawartha lake chains — chase bass and cover more water without committing to a full day.
Half Day Bass Fishing
$500 CAD
Hit one of the beautiful Kawartha lake chains for a fun, action-packed half day chasing smallmouth and largemouth bass.
Full Day Fall Muskie Fishing
$900 CAD
A thrilling full-day fall muskie adventure on the beautiful Kawartha lake chains. Targeting big fall muskie with expert techniques during the peak feeding season.
Group & Corporate Trips
Let us build a bass fishing trip of a lifetime for your group or family. This is an incredible way to share memories with family, entertain your best customers, or enjoy a day of team building with employees.
Every group outing is customized to your needs. For more information and rates, please reach out to us.
Contact Us For Group RatesWhy Choose Joe?
- Professional and experienced guide service.
- Personalized trips designed around your goals.
- Safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly environment.
- Extensive local fishing knowledge.
- Passion for teaching and conservation.
What Clients Say
5.0 ★★★★★ · Rated #1 of 10 Outdoor Activities in Bowmanville on TripAdvisor (30 reviews)
Epic Muskie Fishing
"Not only is Joe a great guy to fish with, he put us on more muskie than I could have ever dreamed of. The tally was 5 landed (all over 20 lbs, largest 30 lbs+), 4 lost and 3 follow-ups. Joe, I can't thank you enough."
Smallmouth Trip of a Lifetime
"Joe is the best fishing guide I've ever been on the water with. We caught around 250 fish in two days and had 4 we estimated larger than 7 pounds. If I could give a 10 star rating I would!"
World Class Smallmouth Bass Fishing
"My trip with Joe was the greatest fishing experience of my entire life. Over two days we caught over 250 smallmouth bass with several in the 6–8 pound class — fish of a lifetime."
Awesome Team!
"My brother and I had the pleasure of spending a day on Rice Lake with one of Joe's guides. Never caught so many smallmouth in one day! Will definitely book with the Joe Ford team again!"
A Trip Remembered Forever
"Absolutely incredible. Made my nephew and brother's summer by taking them out on Rice for a fishing trip. They were beaming talking about how knowledgeable and personable Joe is as a guide."
Excellent Fishing Experience
"Best fishing experience I ever had. Joe knows water, knows fish and knows gear. He is a really decent charter and teaches everything you want to learn."
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Phone: 905 809-5144
Email: joefordprofishing@hotmail.com
Location: Ontario, Canada
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