Here are just some of the Fish the French River Offers along with some tips on where to catch them around Wolseley Bay, and don't forget to ask about the current "Hot Spots"on your arrival at Wolseley Lodge


Fish Record stats are provided by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources


Fishing License for Ontario and Canadian

Residents 2009

 

Yearly Temporary License (You have no valid Ontario Outdoor Card)

Full or Sport L. $33.25 $54.00
Conservation L. $23.00 $36.25

 

Yearly License Sticker (You have a valid Ontario Outdoor Card)

Full or Sport L. $24.25 $45.00
Conservation L. $14.00 $27.25

 

 

Fishing License for Non Canadian Residents

2009

 

 

Annual Sport Fishing $68.00
Annual Conservation Fishing $41.75
8-Day Sport Fishing $43.50
8-Day Conservation Fishing $25.25

 

 

Pike

Record: 42.13lb

Pike are plentiful in the weedy waters and shallow bays of the French River. They spawn in weedy bays right after ice breakup. They feed on fish, ducklings and frogs. It's even common to catch them from off of our dock at dusk or dawn.

Walleye/Pickerel

Record: 36.5in, 22.25lb

The Walleye can be found in the French River in and around Wolseley Bay. They prefer mainly cold, clear waters. They spawn in early spring in shallow water over gravel bottom and feed mainly on fish. Try at a depth of 5'-8' at dusk & dawn feeding times when trolling or casting, or deeper during warmer daylight hours when jigging.

Large Mouth Bass


Record: 25in, 10.48lb

Find them in the warm and weedy shallow bays of the Wolseley River. They feed on fish, crayfish and frogs. Try a silver or chartreuse spinner when casting or trolling around the weed beds and lily pads.

Small Mouth Bass


Record: 24in, 9.84lb

Are found all around the rocky waters of the French River Bays. They feed on fish, crayfish, and insects. Try a silver spinner or live minnow when casting or trolling .

2009 French River
Fishing Season

Walleye 3rd Saturday in May

 

Northern Pike 3rd Saturday in May


Muskellunge 1st Saturday in June


Bass 4th Saturday in June


Check with Ministry Of Natural Resources.

Musky

Record:58in, 65lb

Muskys are found in quiet, weedy, rocky areas of the French River. They feed mainly on fish, crayfish, frogs and waterfowl. Try your favourite musky lure with a lot of patience. Muskies are known as "the fish of a thousand casts"

 

Wall of Fame and Fun

With A Few Big Ones From The French River!
Fishing Tip: Be sure to bring a camera with you because you won't want to miss that picture of the " Big One" or any of the breath taking scenery on the French River
Fishing Tip: Don't let any get away, if your not use to fishing in the French River be fore-warned to use heavy or wire leaders so you will not get broken off by some of the larger fish around Wolseley Bay

 
For Fishing License And
Fishing Regulations Information
 Click Here Via The
Ministry Of Natural Resources

 Click Here  For The Current Weather Report In Our Area
Via Environment Canada
Shore Lunch: To highlight your vacation experience,
book a shore lunch, prepared by our staff,
to enjoy on one of our scenic islands.
For the fisherman/lady there are many miles
of beautiful scenic waters.

Our Pontoon boat is available for
fishing or site seeing group charters


Our Marina Can Provide You With

Spotless Fish Cleaning Facilities
Live Bait: Minnows, Night Crawlers And More
Gas, Oils And Tackle
Marine Battery Charging
 Four 15 foot Starcraft boats equipped with 15  hp

    Yamaha electric start four stroke motor and live well.
 Twelve 16 foot Legend boats with 25 hp electric start

    Mercury motor and live well.
 One 24 foot Pontoon boat with 50 hp electric start

    Yamaha motor


Please Click Here For More Pictures In Our "Frame of Fame"
Featuring Fun Times And Big Fish At Wolseley Lodge

 

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