fishing

There is always something going on in Fort Smith, where there is something for everyone.

The Wood Buffalo Frolics winter carnival in mid-March helps wave farewell to winter and welcome spring. The whole community gathers for Canada Day festivities in July, with an enthusiastic parade and delicious fish fry. The renowned South Slave Friendship Festival in mid-August features musicians from Fort Smith and across the North.

Fort Smith is an access point for some of the most legendary fishing experiences in North America. The Canadian Shield, home to hundreds of remote lakes full of pike, pickerel and lake trout, is a short float plane flight away from Fort Smith. There are also numerous rivers to delight anglers who prefer fly fishing. And the fun doesn't stop in the winter: ice fishing here is world-renowned. See our list of local lodges and outfitters to book your fishing trip now.