Freshtrax Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hey im headed up thurs. Night how are the bugs. And hows the fishing bin? Im putting in at the hwy. And headded west about 20km to ox bay. Its my girlfreinds first time to the area and first canoe in camping trip....we will see how it goes lol....but she does enjoy fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hey im headed up thurs. Night how are the bugs. And hows the fishing bin? Im putting in at the hwy. And headded west about 20km to ox bay. Its my girlfreinds first time to the area and first canoe in camping trip....we will see how it goes lol....but she does enjoy fishing. Can only post from past experience, take plenty of bug spray and pic coils. A can of bear repellent might not be a bad thing to take along either if you are camping. Fishing will depend on conditions at the time. You can always catch something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevy727 Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Just came back from that area. Fishing was slow but we got a bunch of walleyes, a few bass and a 46" musky. Will post some pics when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Big cliff the bears will leave ya alone as long as you dont sleep with your food!. Ive heard them on mysites before never bothered me but i guess theres always a chance. "The fishing was slow but we caught a bunch of eyes and a 46"muskie". Well thats pretty good "slow" fishing i would say" Edited June 29, 2011 by Freshtrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Yes, the bears will normally leave you alone, they are usually more afraid of you than you are of them but just in case you surprise one, a can of spray is better than "OH crap"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 I've spent more than one Canada day long weekend camping at the Bad river delta downstream from where you're going. Never in my life have I seen mosquitos that bad. Not a nightfall thing either, they'd start early evening and swarm like you wouldn't believe. A small compact screen tent from Canadian Tire might not be a bad idea. The Ox bay area in general has good fishing. Being in a canoe you may be hamstrung somewhat though. On the way down the Pickeral check your map and look for small lakes/back bays that feed into the river on your left side. If memory serves from the train bridge down to Ox bay. One in particular you had to pull over a beaver dam to get in...pretty good fishing. In that area we'd always head up the main channel of the French to the train bridge then Flat Rapids just beyond for walleye. Not sure if that's out of reach for you. In general if you want bigger walleye on that system troll the shorelines at night with floating Rapalas or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hahah i know the exact back lake your talkin about... No bever dam but a lodge on the left...small channel that opens to a medium lake. Lots of rocks better have your tinniy in reverse if you want to make it in there the camsite i have bin goingto for years is within eyeshot of this small channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Anyone ever try jigging williams spoons for walleye...ive caught them on badboys fishing them like i would for whiteys. Im ganna try it see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 heading to the lower french at the end of this month. We will be staying at Bears Den Lodge. Does anyone know where i can find a map of the area? I havent been able to find anything online... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 This is about the best you'll find, Topographic only as it is uncharted waters... http://www.fedpubs.com/mpchrt/maps/french_river.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildeye rainbow Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'll be at the Dry Pine Bay area - hopefully the fish are turned on for the weekend! WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 How are the bugs up there? I'm heading up in a couple weeks. Ill be prepared for them regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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