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Finding Fishing Vacations in Ontario has never been easier!

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Dalrymple Dave’s Ice Hut Rentals

Lake Dalyrmple

Did you know there is an ice bungalow business located just 90 minutes from Toronto?

That’s right, Dalrymple Dave’s Fish Huts located on Lake Dalrymple just outside of Seabright Ontario, rents both day huts and overnight ice bungalows!

Lake Dalrymple is loaded full of northern pike and tasty jumbo perch and Dalrymple Dave’s Fish Huts puts you right in the middle of the best fishing on the lake.

Whether you want to spend the day in a warm hut or experience the thrill of sleeping on the ice in a comfortable ice bungalow, Dalrymple Dave is the place for you. No need to travel 4 hours north to find bungalows to meet your needs. Instead of spending your free time driving to your destination, you can be hauling in a toothy predator or filling your limit of perch for a tasty feast.

Dalrymple Dave’s Fish Huts clean and warm day huts come with bait, a cooking element for warm food and drinks as well as propane heat to keep nice and toasty. Their on-ice bungalows feature private on ice washrooms, a BBQ, a 3 burner stove and all the utensils you need for a few nights on the hardwater. All you need to bring is a sleeping bag, your food and water, and your fishing gear. Everything else is looked after!

Dalrymple Dave’s Fish Huts book up fast so don’t delay. Book your 2025 ice fishing trip today!

We take you out and bring you back in.


Contact: Les Williams


Emaildalrympledaves@gmail.com


Phone: 1-855-923-3235

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Gray Wood Outfitters

Beteau Lake

There is a very small list of places in Ontario that offer the outdoors experience that Gray Wood Outfitters gives their clients. With camps as far as 180 miles from Nakina, Ontario guests of Gray Wood Outfitters get the chance to experience truly remote fishing and hunting. These are literally some of the most remote outposts in the province.

Their 4 camps are located on the shores of Beteau, Windsor, Richter and Blackbirch Lakes. These bodies of water are full of incredible numbers of both eater and trophy sized walleye and massive trophy northern pike. This area is so remote that the fish swimming these depths have likely never seen a lure before. Guests can fill their limit of walleye without ever leaving the dock.

Catching 20-30 pike is an average day at Gray Wood Outfitters and the chances you will land a fish between 40-50” is better here than just about anywhere else. Their largest pike boated to date was 57” and 30lbs. Fish of this size are made possible by the abundance of food sources for the fish to eat, the miniscule fishing pressure due to the remote location and by the Gray Wood Outfitter policy of catch and release only for pike. Keeping the big fish in the water for future guests to catch means the giants will still be there when you arrive!

Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of walleye to catch and cook at camp. The walleye are so plentiful at Gray Wood Outfitters that on an average day anglers can catch 20-50 walleyes, with 50-75 catch days happening often. Many guests have reported days where 100 fish have been caught! You won’t be going hungry with numbers like that!

If it’s trophy walleye you are after Gray Wood Outfitters has that too. Fish up to 5lbs are common and during a week of fishing there is an excellent chance you could land a 10lb walleye. The record walleye from the waters surrounding Gray Wood Outfitters is 32.5” and 14lbs.

With both incredible numbers and trophy fish in remote waters fishing at Gray Wood Outfitters is something you will never forget.

Book now before they fill up for the 2025 season, openings won’t last long!

Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike


Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages


Amenities: Wi-Fi




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Springwood Cottage Resort

Kennebec Lake

Springwood Cottage Resort is your four-season getaway located in the heart of the Frontenac region in Eastern Ontario. With 17 well appointed cottages including 8 winterized units, this gorgeous resort has everything you need for a quiet retreat or an epic family vacation.

Built on the shores of Kennebec Lake Springwood Cottage Resort offers guests opportunities to catch Crappie, Northern Pike and Walleye through the ice. You can bring your own gear or rent one of their heated ice huts, just a short walk from the shore.

Once you’ve filled your limit, head back to the resort and relax in a hot tub or sauna, or catch the game on your Roku TV back at your cottage.

Weather not cooperating? Not to worry. Springwood Cottage Resort has a massive games room with over 700 board games as well as a pool table, shuffleboard, foosball, basketball and a video game console with over 400 games.

If ice fishing isn’t your thing but you still want to enjoy the outdoors why not try your hand at Crokicurl, a mix of curling and Crokinol on a 50’ rink. Bring your skates and hit the lake rink for a game of hockey or a skate under the clear night sky. There is also access to multiple trails for snowshoeing, hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.

Springwood Cottage Resort has everything you and your friends and family need for an unforgettable vacation no matter the season. Give them a call today to book your winter getaway or start planning your Summer 2025 trip before they are all booked up!

Fish: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Whitefish


Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages


Amenities: Wi-Fi, Beach, Playground, Docking, On-Site Store, On-Site Equipment Rental, Ice Hut Rentals, Hot Tub, Public Launch, On-Site Launch, On-Site Fuel, Pet Friendly, Family Friendly

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Hot Box Huts Ice Fishing

Lake Simcoe

When it comes to fishing jumbo perch through the ice, Lake Simcoe in Southern Ontario is the place to be. Every year anglers from all over the world travel to here to fill their limit of these tasty pan fish.

The prime location for massive schools of these plump and feisty fish is Cook’s Bay on the southwest part of the lake and right in the middle of prime jumbo fishing grounds sits Hot Box Huts.

Whether you are looking for a fun filled weekend on the ice with your friends, an expert looking to catch your limit or someone brand new to the sport looking to give it a try, Hot Box Huts is the outfitter for you.

From the time you hop in their people mover, to get taken to your heated, clean hut with holes drilled and minnows waiting, to the drive back to shore with your bucket filled and stories to tell, you will be impressed with the professionalism and knowledge the friendly team at Hot Box Huts provide their guests.

While the perch are plentiful in “Hawg Town” where Hot Box Huts stretch out into Cook’s Bay, there’s also great opportunities to land good sized northern pike as well as herring and whitefish who wander under the huts search of their next meal. Hot Box Huts has everything you need for a fantastic day on the hardwater and if you are looking for an overnight adventure for your group, they do that to!

Give them a call today to reserve your spot as they fill up fast!

Only 45 mins from GTA


Contact: Donny Crowder


EmailHotBoxHuts@Outlook.com


Phone: 226-218-4638

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Glen Haven Resort

Big Gull Lake

Glen Haven Resort is nestled in the heart of the Land O’ Lakes region of Ontario. Sitting on the shores of Big Gull Lake, Glen Haven Resort offers 2- and 3-bedroom cottages, trailer sites with electrical hookups and plenty of docking space for your boat!

Being on Big Gull Lake means guests of Glen Haven Resort have access to amazing fishing opportunities. Big Gull is loaded with walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass for anglers to chase. If fishing isn’t your thing or you are just too tired of reeling them in all day and need a break, guests of Glen Haven can take out a kayak and explore the lake and surrounding nature at a leisurely pace.

For the kids and the relaxation minded adults in the family, Glen Haven’s sandy beach and shady shoreline provide ample opportunity to relax and take in gorgeous scenery of the resort grounds.

After a long day of playing in the sun or reeling in a monster walleye, guests can relax in front of a cozy campfire and share fish stories. In clear weather guests can experience a night sky like no other as stars light up the darkness.

If you are thinking about your 2025 vacation and don’t know where to start, check out Glen Haven Resort. You’ll be glad you did.

Fish: Burbot, Whitefish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch


Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages, RV Campground


Amenities: Docking, Beach, On-Site Equipment Rentals

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Myers Cave Resort

Marble Lake

Winter is upon us and many are longing for those warm summer days, but winter doesn’t need to be spent cooped up in the house or trudging through a slushy mess outside. Instead, book a trip with Myers Cave Resort on the shores of Marble Lake and enjoy the soothing quiet its natural setting provides.

Sitting on the shores of Marble Lake where it connects to the Mississippi River, Myers Cave Resort is a family friendly cottage resort with all the amenities you could ask for in a pristine natural environment, perfect for relaxation or adventure.

Myers Cave offers five cozy cottages that can accommodate up to 6 guests as well as a 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom lodge for large groups, complete with a hot tub.

Spend the time snowshoeing along the scenic property or cozying up to a warm fireplace with your favorite warm beverage. View the starry night sky in the crisp cold air without the interference of city lights.

Venture out on the frozen lake and try your luck landing a walleye, perch or northern pike through the ice. Enjoy the quiet serenity of the frozen lake while you wait for that tell tale thud and rod bend as you hook into a toothy critter from the depth of Marble Lake.

Myers Cave Resort is a unique gem in the heart of Ontario’s eastern region, and with an atmosphere that will please everyone it is a spot you don’t want to miss this winter season. Give them a call and book your snowy getaway today.

Fish: Black crappie, Burbot, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch


Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages


Amenities: On-Site Equipment Rental, Playground, Pool, Beach, Hot Tub, Wi-Fi


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Camp Mcintosh

French River

Camp McIntosh is the kind of remote fishing resort that most anglers dream of visiting. Located just up river from where the French River opens into Georgian Bay, Camp McIntosh gives it’s guests access to some of the most sought after fishing locations in Ontario.

While the fishing is great all year long the best fishing for Northern Pike is in the months of May, August and September, for smallmouth bass the month of August and for muskie, the best months are August, September and October.

In May post spawn walleyes and northern pike stay shallow and are easier to locate than much of the rest of the year. These fish are hungry after a long winter and spawning and will eagerly bite on a variety of presentations.

In August many anglers visit Camp McIntosh for the spectacular bass fishing. Trophy smallmouth roam the shoreline of The French River and with so much water to cover fishermen can cast all day long and never fish the same locations twice.

As the summer changes over to fall, folks looking for a challenge, hunt for giant musky along the weed lines on the French River and/or along the deep rock outcrops of Georgian Bay.  September is the best opportunity for musky anglers to land fish in the 50”+ size category, and being at the basin of the French River means there is no better place than Camp McIntosh for that to happen.

When you book your 2025 vacation with Camp McIntosh you get all of these great fishing opportunities plus you stay in cozy cabins with all of the comforts of home, all of your meals made fresh each day including bagged lunches or shore lunch kits, your boat rental including gas, ice and worms, all for a great price. For these reasons and many more a trip to Camp McIntosh is a must for anyone wanting to experience Ontario fishing at its best.

Fish: Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Sturgeon, Channel Catfish, Whitefish


Accommodation: American Plan Cottages


Amenities: Wi-Fi, Guide Services, Sauna, Docking

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Wilderness Fishing Oasis

Rowan Lake

Wilderness Fishing Oasis is a fly-in remote fishing camp located on an island in Rowan Lake near Nestor Falls, ON. The lake is approximately 60,000 acres with over 60 islands. Rowan Lake offers open water and protection by islands for all day fishing even on the windiest days.

Each of our five cabins has a full kitchen with new appliances and cookware and utensils. Every cabin has a BBQ and an indoor woodstove. Daily housekeeping service is provided with fresh towels and linens for all cabins.

There is a main fire pit any for everyone to share. The lodge has a dining room with fresh coffee and breakfast served daily. There is also a sauna for guests to use.

Fish from our 16’ Alumacraft boats with flat bottoms equipped with 15 or 20 HP Suzuki electric start motors.

Rowan Lake has an abundance of walleye, lake trout, northern pike, small and largemouth bass, and giant musky.

Give us a call and book your 2025 fishing vacation, spots are filling up fast and you don’t want to miss out on the trip of a lifetime!

Fish: Burbot, Lake Trout, Whitefish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch


Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages


Amenities: Sauna, On-Site Equipment Rentals, On-Site Fuel

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Fisheries Management Zones

In Ontario the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has divided the province into 20 Fisheries Management Zones or FMZ's.  Each FMZ has specific fishing rules and regulations that vary by waterbody, region, and fish species.  It is critical that you know the regulations for the FMZ you are fishing in.  Failure to follow the rules can lead to fines, property seizure and more.  Click the button below to learn more about the FMZ you will be visiting.  

Fishing License Info

In Ontario you need a fishing license to fish recreationally.  Getting caught fishing without one is a serious offense and can result in fines and seizure of property among other things. Click on the button below to find a location where a fishing license can be purchased in person.

 

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