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

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Featuring Fun Times And Big Fish At Wolseley Lodge

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

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 .
2006 French River Fishing Season Walleye 3rd Saturday in May   Northern Pike 3rd Saturday in May Muskellunge 3rd Saturday in June Bass Last 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"