Fishing · Ontario
Angling Outfitters
A large independent tackle store near Woodstock, ON, with a huge selection of lures, downrigging gear and marine electronics, fair prices and staff known for expert advice. Aisles are tight.
What visitors say
Angling Outfitters is a big independent fishing store in Zorra Township near Woodstock, and many reviewers say it's worth a long drive. People come from Toronto, London and beyond, and nearly 90 percent of its ratings are five stars.
Selection is the first thing people mention. Reviewers describe more lures than they've seen anywhere, hard-to-find items, rods, reels, fly and float gear, and a strong range of downrigging and trolling gear for Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The electronics side stands out: several anglers credit the store's fish finder expert with patient setup help, cable fixes and installs for Lowrance, Humminbird, Simrad and Minn Kota units. There's a clearance section, and most reviewers find prices fair or better than big-box stores.
The staff are avid anglers, and customers say they give honest advice rather than upselling. One visitor planned to spend $300 and left spending $125 because the original gear wasn't right for the job. Beginners, kids and women new to fishing say they were treated with respect. Staff will also spool reels and help with downrigger repairs.
A few caveats come up. The store is busy and the aisles are narrow, and a wheelchair user found it hard to get around inside. A couple of older reviews mention pricing or service disappointments, and one online customer said an order never arrived. Plan extra time on a weekend visit.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 396 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Angling Outfitters directly.