Family resort recommendations

[mistaredone]

I'm looking for a family resort for myself, the wife and our 2 year old on a body of water that has muskies. I was thinking Gbay 30,000 islands area but I'm open to any sugestions.

 

Thanks

[bow slayer]

I would suggest checking out the west arm of nipissing or the french river area(hartley bay).Lots of lodges to choose from and all are family friendly.

[adempsey]

I stayed at Pleasant Cove Resort a few years ago. Was a nice place. Outdoor pool and a decent sized beach. They have a couple of nice cottages right on the beach too, the others are up top on a cliff and have great views.

 

As for fishing, well, never caught a musky, but there are some really prime looking spots in the vicinity. His rental boats aren't anything special, but never had any issues (fish finder costs extra). The one thing I hated was the boat traffic. I most likely will never go back to that body of water in the summer ever again. It's way too busy for me. Although, I always wanted to head back in the fall for some musky fishing.

 

Rice lake has several nice family resorts, but I don't think the musky fishing is too spectacular - but, I never actually targeted them here. Although, I have seen some real beasts caught over the years. In my experience, the Pigeon tri-lakes are much better for fishing, but the resorts I stayed at aren't as good for families IMO - only stayed at a few though, so maybe someone else has a suggestion.

 

French river might also be a good spot. My buddy goes musky fishing there every year. However, not too sure about family resorts as I only stayed at what I would call a "fishing resort".

 

Good luck!

[Musky or Specks]

Try Everetts Northern Excursions or Martins Camp on Restoule Good musky,bass,pike ok lake trout and walleye fishin.

[Jer]

If you don't mind the Kawarthas, Beachwood Resort is nice on Lower Buckhorn, should have everything you need.

[BASSKILLA19]

Try bayview camp or green road cottages they are both located in callander bay on nippising.

[mistaredone]

Thanks for all the replys. I'm looking to keep the drive under 7 episodes of Dora the Explorer(3 1/2 hours drive) from Toronto.

Edited June 29, 2011 by mistaredone

[Musky or Specks]

Restoule is 6 Dora's north of TO

[Randy]

A number of years back when our boys were small we were looking for the same thing. We found Scotsman Point Resort on Upper Buckhorn. Benn going there every since. However, the boys are all grown up now, so we may have to rethink our future plans. Scotsman have a daily kind program to keep the kids busy during the week while you are out search for muskie.