007 Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Hey folks. My wife says she would like to book a float plane trip for my 30th birthday in June this year - something I've always wanted to do. However she hasn't been able to find much info for southern Ontario. Any suggestions where I could get such a trip? I'm based in Toronto - does anyone know if they have float plane trips from the Island airport to lakes up north or would I have to travel somewhere else first then take a plane north? Perhaps someone can suggest an operator or perhaps a fly-in fishing lodge? Any ideas on price would be good too as I have no idea how much a trip would be and even if we can afford it! Any help would be appreciated. Cheers 007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I am just speculating here, but I don't think there are float plane trips that fly out of Toronto. How far North do you want to go on this trip? I looked into a trip a couple of years back. Drive to Sudbury, fly to an Airport further in the boonies, about 2 hours. Catch a float plane there and fly a couple of hours further. I didn't end up going. Good luck with it though and keep us posted on what you find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyv Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Stanton Air out of Orillia http://www.stantonair.com/index.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted March 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Hi Dutch. Thanks for the reply. I guess I will have the same problem you had - not being able to find an operator close by and having to drive a long way north first - which is not something I really want to do. I was hoping I might find an operator near Toronto or at worst within a few hours of T.O and then see where they fly to. I don't mind doing a day trip just for the expereince though the thought of a longer fly-in fishing trip sounds good too. 007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted March 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Thanks for the link GaryV - I will look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 That Stanton Air places looks interesting. Secluded fishing not too far away, might be good for a day or two trip. Bass fishing looks to be the the thing with all those lakes though. Just my opinion, but I would be looking further North for fly-in - with Walleye and Pike fishing. Especially since Walleye are getting more scare here in the South, don't catch enough for table-fare anymore. It would be nice to get away to where they are more plentiful and catch a stringer or two. Also, on those smaller lakes I find the small bass soooo aggresive, since they have to compete for food with the big-uns, that you are constantly catching 8"-12" fish. In the end I guess that's not so bad, but for a fly-in trip I would be looking for a little bit more. Again, only my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 you might have to drive up to haliburton,or the muskokas,they do have fly-outs in those areas,but i dont know about around the GTA, thats a cool b-day presant ....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Drive far. Take a float plane to a lake full of large, dumb fish and stay at least a week. Be extra nice to your lovely wife for coming up with such an outstanding birthday present for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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