Fishing Wolseley Bay
Spring, summer or fall, the French River offers fishing for all levels of anglers. The varied river currents, depths and river bottoms create ideal conditions for many Ontario fish species. This is why fishermen find fishing The French River so exciting. You just never know when you might hook into a trophy fish. No matter what style of fishing you prefer, live bait, lures, spinners, or fly fishing, there’s a fish out there for you.
Call 1 800 488 4964 or email [email protected] for more details, available dates and pricing.
Fishing Tips for the Spring
Think about your spring fishing trip…… you are getting into your boat in the early morning ..everything prepared… Yes! Off you go with your buddies looking for the first Walleye and Pike of your Ontario fishing trip. Take a long left turn into the Wolseley River… the water level is still high so you will have no problem to pass the beaver dam and double S bend. Should you take your time and maybe troll slowly over the shallow riverbank on the north side … Have the days been nice enough to warm the water attracting some bait fish and active Walleyes? Or was it cold last week making it better to move to some deeper holes and jig along the structure for Walleye?
Does this sound too familiar? “last year it was 10 degrees warmer and we caught Walleye already on worms”……. Or …… “last year when we were pike fishing we caught Pike only in deeper water. This year they are still in the shallow bays or close to the floodplains in the river”….
There is some equipment you should have in your tackle box when you come to the French River: – Jigs (and Grubb Tails) in chartreuse, white and yellow. Get some heavier ones as well if you are going into a stronger current below the rapids. – Go getters, Worm harness, etc.
We will give you a map with updated fishing spots. Wolseley Lodge can arrange affordable guided fishing tours for you. For an additional fee our Guides can prepare a great shore lunch with your fresh caught Walleye or Pike for you. It’s a great way to start your fishing trip. Call or email [email protected] for pricing and more information.
Fishing Rules & Regulations
BASICS
ONCE YOU HAVE CAUGHT A FISH
MNR
Ministry of Natural Resources – Fish Ontario Regulations. (page 66 onwards – Zone 11)
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Videos – Fishing and Wolseley Bay
Wolseley Lodge has been a Fishing Resort since 1928
The big fish are out there. Here´s just one of them.
Thanks to the guests at Wolseley Lodge for your fishing videos. The French River features quiet bays and rapids, it’s a great habitat for Ontario sports fish. Here at Wolseley Lodge we welcome fishermen, single anglers, small groups and large parties. We know that you want to be out in Wolseley Bay and on the French River as soon as the mist starts to lift and the first rays of light begin to warm the waters calling the fish to feed.
We have dedicated slips, livebait, fish cleaning ang freezing facilities. With our local connections we get to hear where the trophy fish have been seen, which bait and lures are catching fish consistently this year and which is the best time to cast your line.
YouTube Videos
TEAMFISHTV
Fish TV
Ron and Leo did a special show on Bass fishing at the French River staying with the Wolseley Lodge in 2008
and again, with Grant, for Pike & Walleye in 2010.
XTEN Productions
Fish TV visit Wolseley Bay and Lodge
Walleye Fishing with Fish TV
Ron James and Leo Stakos From FISH TV with Harald at the dock. Ron and Leo did a special show on Bass fishing at the French River staying with the Wolseley Lodge in 2008 and again, with Grant, for Pike & Walleye in 2010.
Ron and Leo did 3 more shows over the French River in 2009 and 2011. They can’t get enough of the French River.
They always get got into some big ones, have fun watching the shows on great locations at the French River.
Fish TV airs with the following Stations:
TV Tropolis
OLN
WILD TV
WFN
Rogers Sportsnet
The Out Door Channel
It’s a great Show, have fun watching it or Check the Fish TV Homepage
Ripple Outdoors
Listen to host Peter Wood chatting with Harald Lutte about Wolseley Lodge and the French River Monster Muskies. Peter spent a few days out and about in Wolseley Bay and enjoyed the hospitality and spectacular views.
FISHING VIDEOS
We would like to thank our guests who took and send us videos of their fishing and vacation adventures on the French River. To make it easier for your to enjoy them, we have placed them on our Wolseley Lodge – Fishing Videos Page.
Fishing The French
Available:
Hot Spots Fishing Map
Boat Rental
Live Bait
Fishing Guide
Fish cleaning hut use
Fish freezing facility
Not Included:
Non Live Bait
Fishing Tackle
Depth Finder
Electric Trolling Motor
Fishing Guide
Fishing Licence
Alcohol
Personal Items
Towels
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
This page is a guide only.
The Ministry of Natural Resources view is that it is your responsibililty to ensure that you comply with fishing rules and regulations.
Please familiarise yourself with the current rules and regulations for
Zone 11 and any Exceptions. that may apply.
Remember to stay within your Fishing Licence type allowance and obey the Slot limits to safeguard fish populations.