About the Fisherman
Fishing stories, lake info, and what I’ve picked up along the way
Meet Don
I’ve been fishing Ontario lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds since I was a small child. This site is a quiet corner of the internet where I share what I know — fishing stories, lake info, and what I’ve picked up over the years.
Just honest knowledge from someone who’s been at it a while.
Where It All Started
We always went to my grandparents’ cottage on Doe Lake in Katrine, Ontario. (There are two Doe Lakes in Ontario — this is the one near Katrine, in FMZ 15.) That’s where I caught my first pike, and fell in love with fishing.
My dad and my grandfather taught me how to catch fish, how to read water, and how to tie knots. They knew every bay and point on that lake.
They taught me patience — that fishing isn’t just about the catch, it’s about being out there. The early mornings, the quiet water, the time spent together. Those lessons stuck with me for life.
Passing It On
Devin was four years old the first time I put a rod in his hands. We were at Pioneer Tower in Kitchener, fishing the Grand River. He landed a 15-pound carp — and he was so proud we had to drive straight to my dad’s place to show him.
Years later, I started taking him up to Dog Lake — a whole different kind of fishing. My dad never made it up to Dog Lake, but had he seen it, he’d have gone back year after year. Doe Lake was his water. Dog Lake is ours. Different lakes, same thing being passed down.
What This Site Is For
This isn’t a brand. It’s not chasing attention. It’s a place to keep stories, share what I know about Ontario waters, and maybe help another angler find a good lake or get a regulation right.
Have a look around — start with the latest stories, or say hello.
Just an Ontario fisherman sharing what he loves.
