Vacation Place

[Tony68]

Hi everyone new to the board. Every year I try to pick a different place to spend a one week summer vacation in Aug. with my 2 boys fishing. Some of the areas I've fished so far are Simcoe, Bala, Picton and Bancroft. I was just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on any other places to try. I live in Toronto don't mind driving 2-3.5 hrs. to location. Not asking for any hot spots but the fishing aspect of it would have to be first, (keep the boys interested) second accommodations(don't mind roughing it a bit). Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

[bow slayer]

camping or cottage? boat or no boat?...I would look at the French River,lake Nipissing area,lots of water,lots of fish ,lots of resorts and campgrounds and great scenery

[Tony68]

Cottage, my own boat.

[Big Cliff]

I'd be looking at French River or the Kawarthas. I've lived in both areas and love them both.

[Tony68]

How is the fishing at the Frech River in Aug.

[DRIFTER_016]

I used to spend the 1st week of August fishing Wolsley Bay on the West Arm of Nipissing.

Stayed here: http://www.fishtale.ca/

Got my biggest musky @ 53 1/2" and my biggest large mouth bass @ just under 7#'s here at that time of the year.

[Tony68]

Is there a lot of pressure and boat traffic on the French River ?

[Tony68]

Wow I see there are a lot of rental places and cottages for rent on the French, so I guess there would be some pressure and traffic. What area is the fishing better upper or lower French?

[Big Cliff]

I prefer the lower but that is because I lived in that area and knew the river well. Wolsley Bay would be a good place to start for someone new to the area. It would be a good idea to get a guide for a day if you want to make the most out of your trip and get to learn a bit about the river. It isn't a good idea to just take off in a boat without someone who knows the area, there are some rocks that hide just inches under the surface right out in the middle of nowhere.