Fishing in Killarney 2002

Killarney has been a commercial fishing center for over 150 years, and a mecca for sport fishermen since the turn of the century. Northern Pike, Muskie and Bass are the mainstay of fishing on this part of Georgian Bay. Introduced species such as Splake, (the hybrid Speckled/Lake Trout), Rainbow Trout and several varieties of Salmon have further enhanced the fishery. Go east from Killarney to find maxi Walleyes in Mill Lake, Beaverstone Bay, Collins Inlet and "The Chickens", all part of the fascinating maze of islands, bays, channels and backwaters of north Georgian Bay.

Killarney Mountain Lodge has been "fishing central" for 40 years for anyone planning an expedition to the hidden corners of the Georgian Bay. Our local guides have passed down fishing secrets through many generations of Killarney families. We have the local know-how, the gear, the boats - and of course, the fish. Join us in Killarney and enjoy our full-service rustic resort, famous home cooking, the spectacular shoreline of Killarney and some great fishing! Email us to book a fishing package.

FISHING PACKAGES
Package includes lodging, all meals, outboard boat and motor, live bait, ice and fish cleaning
Spring $150 per adult per night
Summer and Fall $165 per adult per night (Guide service extra)

GUIDES
$100 per day (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
$60 per half day (4 hours)
$15 per hour overtime

DOWNRIGGER CHARTERS
Charter vessels equipped with sophisticated gear and electronics are available for downrigger expeditions to nearby waters for Chinook and King Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout and Splake. We've equipped our Georgian Bay sea boats with market leader electronics and top of the line electric downrigger gear. They're captained by local professionals who take pride in maintaining immaculate vessels with gear and safety equipment that work. A second hand is always aboard when we're running fully stacked. Email us for schedules and rates.

DAY CHARTER BOATS:
(See below. Captain and fuel included.)

CYJAC
Length 32'
Beam 12'
Power: twin 130 HP outboard Honda engines
$650 per day
$400 per half day



GREW
Length 24'
Beam 8'
Power: 228 hp Mercruiser
$500 per day
$300 per half day
$100 per hour





17' Aluminum outboard boat
(with 20 HP motor)
$75 per day (5 gallons of gas included)
$40 per half day (gas extra)
$15 per hour (gas extra)
$495 per week (5 gallons of gas included)


ONTARIO MUSKIE ALLIANCE
Killarney Mountain Lodge is a pioneer member of the Ontario Muskie Alliance, formed by the Ontario government to spotlight the often overlooked and under-appreciated Ontario Muskie fishery. Like so much about Killarney that is unknown and undiscovered, Muskie fishing is a secret treasure familiar only to those fortunate souls who, by accident or design, suddenly found their landing net heavy with a thrashing Muskie, often mistaking their catch for a record breaking Northern Pike. Now the word is out and Muskie fans will discover a pugnacious Muskie population lurking in the secluded coves and channels of north Georgian Bay, where catch and release is the fashion.

TACKLE
You'll find a wide variety of everything you need in our Tackle Shop and replacements for all the stuff you've lost or forgotten. And live bait, too (we're a licensed Bait Harvester and Dealer). If you arrive completely empty handed, we can rent you a pole and landing net and a tackle box full of tasty lures.

We're also dealers for government hydrographic charts. You may want to have one if you're planning to go solo fishing. Lots of people do, incidentally, and our marina folks can get you started in the right direction with lots of advice on how, where and when to find the fish. Frequently, we recommend a guide for your first day on the water just to help you get your bearings.

RECOMMENDED TACKLE
Rapala (7" Black/Silver, Orange/Silver, Blue/Silver; Shad Rap Black/Silver)
Mepps (#5)
Muskie Killer Silver Spinner - Black Buck Tail
Daredevil (1 oz. Red/White)
Williams Wabler (3"and 4" Silver or Gold)
Cisco Kid (9" Silver/Gold, Green/Black, Silver/Black)
Dead Bait Harness, Treble Hooks
Medium and light action rods and 10-14 lb. test for Pike
Heavy rods and reels and 20-30 lb. test for Muskie
Ultra light for bass and jumbo Perch

LIMITS
Northern Pike - 6 per day
Walleye - 6 per day
Muskie - 1 per day, 2 in possession minimum of 54 inches
Bass - 6 per day
Rainbow Trout - 2 in division 16; 5 in division 17
Brook Trout - 3 per day
Pacific Salmon - 5 per day
Atlantic Salmon - 1 per day
Splake - 3 per day
Perch and Pan Fish - no limit

CANADIAN RESIDENT LICENSES:

• one day licence - $10
• one year sport fishing licence - $21
• one year conservation licence - $12.50
• one year sport fishing and outdoors card incl. - $27
• one year conservation and outdoors card incl. - $18.50
• 65 years plus - no licence required
• under age 18 may fish without a licence only with a licenced adult 18 years or over
• 3 year Card and sport fishing licence - $69
• 3 year Card and conservation licence $43.50
  
  

NON RESIDENT LICENSES: