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Fishing Information

Most Ontario lakes have good Walleye fishing and Canyon Lake is no exception. Average size around 1 ½ to 2 lbs. With many much bigger, some going over 10 lbs.

For Smallmouth Bass fishing we have one of, if not the best, lakes around. Pound for pound the Smallmouth is a battler that knows no equal. His seeming readiness to do battle when other species are playing hard to get can change an otherwise slow day of fishing to one of real excitement.

Most fishermen consider Smallmouth in the 3-4 lb. range (which are caught quite frequently throughout the season)- real wallhangers. Add to this the 5-6 lb. plus lunkers out there and you have some great fishing. The Muskie, much sought after by many fishermen, calls Canyon Lake his home and he is here in large numbers. You will have to look long and hard to find a better Muskie lake anywhere, if one exists.

Muskies in the 15-20 lb. range are common, with fish in the 35-40 lb. range being caught each year. Plus- you always have the chance of catching that ‘monster’ that everyone dreams of.

Following a week’s trip to Canyon Lake Lodge, published in the West Virginia Gazette was the story of Danny Cunningham and Glen Drake who raised 35 Muskies in 1½ hours. The plentiful Muskies are the reason why over the years manufacturers have come to Canyon Lake to test their lures.

In all honesty, I would say your chances of catching a Muskie here on Canyon Lake are greater than anywhere else. (Due to the ‘catch and release’ program many Muskies are returned to the lake to fight again.

Other species of fish are Perch, Cisco and Whitefish which supply a good food base for game fish in the lake. The latter of which (Whitefish) can be caught in May and early June, and is excellent broiled or smoked.

For those who would like a change of scenery and great fishing we keep boats at all times on portage lakes for Trout, Muskie, Northern and Walleyes. Most of the time you probably will have these lakes completely to yourself. As most of you fishermen know, in this area mid-August through September can account for some of the year’s best fishing and biggest fish. Check your calendar and give fall fishing a try. It can be great!

All boats equipped with swivel seats and boat cushions.

Ontario Law requires a Personal Flotation Device for each person in the boat.  U.S. Coast Guard Approved or Canadian Approved.

Portage Lakes

We keep boats at all times on portage lakes for lake trout, walleye and northern pike.

Canyon Lake Fishing

From World class Trophies to fish for the pan

Muskie- In size and numbers. Biggest recently 52 lbs.

Excellent Walleye- From Trophies to 2 pounders for the pan.

Smallmouth Bass-Top Notch Fishing- calls Canyon Lake his home.