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are there any individual camp sites for rent along sturgeon lake? or is it just the group site in Ken Reid Conservation area?

I've never gone musky fishing before, but 2 or my friends and myself are planning to go in 2 weekends to try our hand at catching some. We live in Kitchener and are willing to drive up to 4 hours. We're using a 14' aluminum that is light enough that 3 of us could hand-bomb it, but we'd rather use a launch, rudimentary or not. The boat is equipped with a fishfinder, and downriggers, and i'm willing to spend about another $200 on equipment if it's absolutely necessary to catch muskie (special lures, planer boards or trolling motor etc.). We'll be camping 1, maybe 2 nights, and we don't need power/water hookups on site, but it would be nice to have power. We are also avid pike fisherman (i know you seldom to find both in the same lake) and we also like fishing for pickerel and the odd bass. I have a lot of bigger rapalas for lures, but nothing really musky specific. if someone could recommend a lake or river for us to try as well as good bait/lure to try, i sure would appreciate it. We were orignally considering Sturgeon Lake, but i though it might be better to try something a little further north. thanks. nige edit, i added a report and pictures

thanks for elaborating that. it's very important

make sure your trailer is balanced. too much weight on the tongue will unspring your front end and make in very difficult to steer and brake; especially in the wet. otherwise you should be fine. i know a 91 acura integra can tow a 12" and 9.9 motor personally, i would never spend my money on a 2wd suv, it's a waste, especially with fwd. a station wagon or minivan would be a far better choice if you're concerned about cargo capacity.