Each spring the ice usually comes off the water between May 20 and June 1. For about 4 weeks after, the ice is gone and the lake trout are still up on the surface. Once the water warms up a bit, the lake trout move to deeper water. Northern pike choose warmer bays where bait fish are abundant. Walleye assemble in specific areas, these areas change a little depending on water temperature, time of day and year. Our clients fish in the months of June through September.

Our camp policy of barbless hooks, along with a limited number of clients, will maintain a healthy fish population for years to come. All trophy fish must be released. Eat as much fish as you like while you're in camp. NOTE: WE will allow a few fillets of fish to be taken home with you. A small cooler will be provided.

QUAD OUT!

Our Dufferin Lake fishing camp is unique, instead of offering fly-outs to different lakes at an additional cost, we off "Quad Outs" to 4 different lakes at no additional cost to you!

FISHING GEAR AND TACKLE!

• Fishing rod (medium action) Ultra light action for walleye. Bring an extra rod and reel.
• Reel (new line) 10-15 pound test. 8-10 pound test for ultra light.
• Wire leaders. 6-8 inch, 30 pound test.
• Long nose pliers.
• Fly rod. 2-6 inch flies.
• Assorted lures (5 of diamonds, red and white spoons). We highly recommend the Johnson Silver minnow.
• Bright lures for casting and trolling (2-5 inch lengths), 1/8 or 1/4 ounce jigs for walleye.
• Bring barbless hooks (only the back hook can be operable, the front ones need to be squeezed shut on gang hook arrangements). 30 pound test swivels for walleye.
• Fishing licenses are pre-purchased and ready upon arrival.

CATCH AND RELEASE

For catch and release fishing to be effective, the fish must survive after being released. An angler must be respectful, careful and use common sense when handling fish. By following some of these simple guidelines, survival rates of released fish can be maximized:

Equipment

• Needle nose pliers to aid in quickly removing your hook. These pliers can also be used to make a hook barbless.
• A pair of wet cotton, wool or other soft gloves should be used when handling fish (if unavailable, make sure your hands are wet). Boga grips are supplied with each boat so the fish don't have to be touched.
• If needed, a landing net can be used to lift fish from the water. Shallow, small mesh nets that have rubber or soft mesh are best to use as fish don't get entangled in excess mesh. The fish can be quickly removed from the net and returned to the water.

Handling

• Try to minimize your handling of each fish. Ideally, fish should be released without lifting them from the water.
• Never touch a fish's eyes or gills as they can be easily damaged.
• Never use rough gripping gloves or holding devices to lift fish that will be released. The slippery coating on fish protects them from infections and disease. Rough gloves can easily remove this protective layer.
• Lift the fish with the Boga grip.

Releasing Fish

• Hold a fish upright in the water until it is fully revived and able to actively swim away.
• Move the fish in an "S" pattern allowing water to run through it's gills.
• Use common sense when releasing fish - if the fish is bleeding or cannot be revived, count that fish for your shore lunch.