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Fishing Lures in Canada for Walleye, Bass, Pike, Trout, Salmon, and Ice Fishing
Shop fishing lures in Canada for freshwater fishing, ice fishing, shore casting, boat fishing, jigging, trolling, and everyday tackle box refills.
Pokey’s Tackle helps Canadian anglers compare jigs, spoons, crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, inline spinners, soft baits, hard baits, topwater lures, ice fishing lures, and lure kits for different species and seasons.
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Fishing Lures Built for Canadian Lakes, Rivers, and Ice
The right fishing lure helps you control depth, movement, flash, vibration, size, colour, and profile. A lure that works well for walleye on a deep edge may not be the same lure you want for bass in weeds, trout in clear water, or pike around structure.
Whether you are buying fishing lures online for open water, stocking up before ice season, replacing proven favourites, or building a species-specific tackle box, this page gives you a simple place to start.
Choose the right lure
Types of Fishing Lures and When to Use Them
Different lures create different actions. Some imitate baitfish, some trigger reaction strikes, some work near bottom, and others are built for shallow cover, open water, or ice fishing.
Jigs
Jigs are versatile lures for walleye, bass, trout, panfish, pike, and ice fishing. They can be fished vertically, cast and retrieved, bounced near bottom, or paired with soft plastics.
Spoons
Spoons create flash and wobble. They are popular for pike, trout, salmon, walleye, trolling, casting, and ice fishing when anglers want a strong visual target.
Crankbaits and Jerkbaits
Crankbaits and jerkbaits imitate baitfish and can cover water quickly. They are useful for bass, walleye, pike, trout, and other predator fish depending on depth, size, and action.
Soft Baits
Soft baits include worms, minnows, swimbaits, tubes, grubs, craws, creature baits, and drop shot baits. They are useful when anglers want a natural profile and flexible rigging options.
Spinnerbaits, Spinners, and Topwater Lures
Spinnerbaits and inline spinners add vibration and flash. Topwater lures are designed to create surface action when fish are feeding shallow or reacting to movement above them.
Complete your lure setup
Pair Lures with the Right Line, Leaders, Hooks, and Terminal Tackle
Fishing lures work best when the full setup is balanced. Match lure size and action with the right rod, reel, line, leader, hook, snap, split ring, and terminal tackle.
Lures by species
Fishing Lures for Walleye, Bass, Pike, Trout, Salmon, and Panfish
Walleye anglers often look for jigs, spoons, crankbaits, swimbaits, and ice fishing lures. Bass anglers may use soft plastics, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs, and topwater lures. Pike anglers often like larger spoons, swimbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and hard baits with strong hooks.
Trout and salmon anglers may choose spoons, spinners, minnow-style baits, and smaller lures depending on water clarity and current. Panfish and perch anglers often use smaller jigs, tiny spoons, and compact ice fishing lures.
- Use smaller lures when fish are cautious or feeding on small bait.
- Use larger lures when targeting pike, lake trout, salmon, or aggressive bass.
- Use brighter colours for stained water, low light, or reaction bites.
- Use natural colours in clear water or when fish are feeding carefully.
- Use depth, speed, and action to narrow down your lure choice.
Buying guide
How to Choose Fishing Lures Online in Canada
When buying fishing lures online, start with the fish you want to catch, the depth you plan to fish, the water clarity, the season, and the speed of your presentation. A small set of proven lure types can cover many Canadian fishing situations.
- Choose jigs for vertical fishing, bottom contact, and soft-plastic rigging.
- Choose spoons for flash, casting, trolling, pike, trout, salmon, and ice fishing.
- Choose crankbaits when you need to cover water and reach a target depth.
- Choose jerkbaits when fish respond to pauses, twitches, and baitfish action.
- Choose soft baits when you want flexible rigging and a natural profile.
Fishing rules can vary by province, waterbody, species, season, and bait or hook setup. Before planning a trip, review Pokey’s license and regulations resource for helpful starting points.
Fishing Lures for Sale in Canada
Looking for fishing lures for sale from a Canadian tackle shop? Explore jigs, spoons, crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, soft baits, hard baits, ice fishing lures, and lure options for your next freshwater setup.
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Fishing Lure FAQs
What fishing lures should beginners buy first?
Beginners can start with a small mix of jigs, spoons, crankbaits, soft plastics, and spinners. These cover many freshwater situations without making the tackle box too complicated.
What are the best lures for walleye in Canada?
Common walleye lure choices include jigs, jigging spoons, crankbaits, swimbaits, and ice fishing lures. The best option depends on depth, season, water clarity, and whether fish are feeding near bottom or suspended.
Are hard baits or soft baits better?
Hard baits are useful for covering water, creating vibration, and imitating baitfish. Soft baits are useful for slower, natural presentations and flexible rigging. Many anglers carry both.
What lure colours work best?
Natural colours can work well in clear water, while brighter colours can help in stained water, low light, or reaction-bite situations. Colour choice should match water conditions and fish behaviour.
Do I need different lures for ice fishing?
Ice fishing lures are often smaller and designed for vertical presentations through the ice. Jigs, spoons, and compact hard-water lures are common for perch, walleye, trout, and panfish.
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Helpful Fishing Lure and Species Guides
Build a better lure box before your next trip with guides for bass, trout, pike, ice fishing, bait comparisons, and beginner gear.
Why Pokey’s
Why Buy Fishing Lures from Pokey’s?
- Canadian tackle shop with practical lure and fishing gear categories.
- Lure options for walleye, bass, pike, trout, salmon, perch, panfish, and ice fishing.
- Related line, leader, hook, bait, and terminal tackle categories make it easier to build a full setup.
- Helpful resources for Canadian fishing licences, seasons, and regulations.
- Easy online shopping for anglers across Canada.
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