Velvetsmack

Make sure you visit the Publican House Pub for some great pints, or more down to earth the Black Horse pub. Both are good.

In Peterborough, Otonabee River right at the Zoo - Where the train crosses the river - right across from Riverview Manor on Park street. Use to be tons in there AND the family can visit the Zoo while you're fishing - It's nothing but a win-win situation

So yes, the OP is back. Family emergency ended up taking that trip off the radar. Thanks for the older replies however as, believe it or not, are very helpful - regardless of the years past. We're back at it again this year and looking into Weslemkoon/Otter lake , but will seriously look at Big Gull & Lac Coulange. We did go back to Lingham the year after - and sad to say the north entry has been ruined by Jeeps tryin to get into the lake (plus so much damage) via the walking path. Fishing wasn't all that great still. If there's still any other suggestions lemme know. Will promise to post some pics and island feedback. VS

Definitely will post pics when I get back (from wherever). Bare foot...Pm'd.

HELLO ALL! Glad to be here. For my first post I'd like to first introduce myself. I'm a 44 year old guy who's been and avid outdoorsman for as long as I can remember. Born and raised in cottage country - Peterborough, ON - and have live the last part of 20 years in Ottawa. Almost every year I go on a guy's fishing trip, and camp with the family (3 kids) at least twice during that same time. I'm a canoe lover (now own a brand new Swift Keewaydin solo) and enjoy all that the wilderness offers. I'm not sure why it took me so long to find this site - great peeps so far from what I've read. With that, I got a delimma. My buddy and I are looking for a new fishing/camping hole to spend a long weekend at and I'm looking for advice. I've been going for the last 20 yrs to places like Lingham Lake (personal Fav), Deerock Lake , Little/Big Morrow, Weslemkoon, Effingham....mainly eastern ontario. I'm in need for a change. I'm looking for a great lake that can be camped on (island or not), with little to no civilization and a great place to catch some largies/smallies. Would like to say eastern as much as possible. We only canoe/kayak and have truck - don't mind portaging a bit to get there if it's that good. Couple other thing to note about me: I (we) truly practice catch and release. I hate the way Lingham as been treated and have seen the devastation to fish stock populations (they're doing something about it now). So know that I can personally guarantee all of our fish will be put back. Secondly, we take out whatever we bring in. In most cases we bring out more than we take in. Would make you believe we were never there. It may be too tall of an order but anything suggestion would be greatly appreciated. We’re really looking for something different that we can discover/enjoy. And hey, Private message me if you’d like to tell me a place but would rather keep it more private – would honestly keep it that way! Thanks! VS