• The 2008 Season:

  The best times to book your trip really depend on what you want to get out of it. May and early June is Trophy Pike and Walleye time but temperatures and migrations determine how long into May and June the fishing stays hot.  Musky on the Moon River and Georgian Bay open on the 3rd Saturday in June. Opening day until early October is good fishing and good weather time. During the warmer months of summer you can expect steady fishing for musky with many 50" musky caught during this time each year.  October bring colder weather but also increases the potential for super sized trophy musky in the 50lb to 60lb sizes.

  Fall Musky Fishing - October to December

     Beginning in October, large schools of baitfish start to move into the Moon River system from Georgian Bay with large walleye, huge pike and giant Georgian Bay musky following close behind. Early October until early December is when Musky are at their heaviest and are in highest concentrations in the river system.  As the  65lb Canadian record Musky proves the time from October to the end of November can produce the biggest musky of the year and October, November and early December is when the serious trophy Musky Hunters hit the water. So if your looking for a chance at 50lb plus trophies this is the best time of year to be on the water. Fall dates are still available but limited so Book Now to secure your day on the water.

  

  Pike and Walleye - Best Times

  Pike and walleye season starts May 1st 2008. Prime Pike and walleye fishing is available from May 1st to around June 1st. It's not unheard of to catch 50+ pike in a day between 2lbs and 15lbs during May. Most of the best action seems to be in early to mid May so book in early in the year for your chance at some nice pike. Walleye fishing can also be really good with more and more walleye being caught each year thanks to increases stocking and better release practices by anglers. During the summer months we get the odd big pike and walleye but they get pretty scarce when the water temperatures reach 70+ degrees.

Musky - Best Times

Musky Opens June 1st on some local inland lakes but you'll have to wait until the 3rd Saturday in June before you can fish for the giant Musky of Georgian Bay and the Moon River. The good news is the extended season lets you fish until December 15th.  The most asked questions I get are "when is the best time to catch a 50" plus musky and when should I book a trip out?" Honestly we see and catch 50" musky from opening day in June until the season ends. The daily weather conditions at any time of the season is the biggest factor that determines if the big fish are going to be active or not, the time of the year and moon phases are much less a factor. Beginning in October  baitfish start to move into the Moon River system from Georgian Bay and walleye, large pike and giant Georgian Bay Musky follow. From October until early December is when the most big fish are in the river and is when biggest fish of the year are usually caught. So, if your looking for 40lb plus trophies this is the best time of year to be on the water. 

Bass

Bass season opens the last Saturday in June . We get most of our bass late June and early July and then again in the the early fall. Most bass are incidental catches, at this time we don't offer any bass charters but if you contact us we can put you in contact with some local professional bass guides. 

MNR Ontario fishing regulations

• Contact me: 416-937-4911 or graham@ontariomusky.com