Balsam lake panfish and boat rental...

[siwash]

Hello folks,

 

Been a while since I posted here. A buddy asked me to take him and his boy fishing. Both have very little experience so I figured a day of panfishing and maybe some decent game fish possibilities would be nice.

 

Balsam comes to mind as a good choice even though I've never fished it. We just want to rent a basic tin boat. I know Rosedale rents but their boats are pricey and more than what we need. Any other renters on that lake that rent basic boats? Any tips on fishing it would be great, too!

 

Thanks in advance..

Edited June 7, 2017 by swordfish

[jimmer]

You might want to consider another kawartha lake. Rice lake might have more options for boat rentals. Just a thought. Balsam can get rough on the weekends with wind and large boat wakes.

If you choose Pigeon, you can check out Buckeye right in Bobcaygeon in the canal.

[siwash]

You might want to consider another kawartha lake. Rice lake might have more options for boat rentals. Just a thought. Balsam can get rough on the weekends with wind and large boat wakes.

If you choose Pigeon, you can check out Buckeye right in Bobcaygeon in the canal.

Thanks! We are actually going tomorrow! Those lake are even further from us.. we only have 1/2 day

[siwash]

How about Scugog?

[Musky Plug]

There was a marina in Coboconk across the street from the Home Hardware that used to rent boats. Not sure if they still do or not. Work a try if you're set on going to balsam.

[bigugli]

A good alternative would be L Dalrymple. Roughly same distance and a lot fewer obstacles to navigate with good panfish. The resort on the west shore rents daily boats and were not pricey last time up

[siwash]

A good alternative would be L Dalrymple. Roughly same distance and a lot fewer obstacles to navigate with good panfish. The resort on the west shore rents daily boats and were not pricey last time up

Thank you! Pike and pics too I am assuming?

 

Will have to locate which one you're referring to. Would like to confirm before driving 1.5 hours. I just hope these places are open on weekdays. We are heading up tomorrow..

[siwash]

We went to Dalrymple.. had a good time.. fishing could have been better but the little guy enjoyed the sunfish.. we accidnetly caught a few bass too, including a solid 3+ lbs smallie

 

 

It's a nice lake and we'd go back.. looks promising

 

Cheers

Edited June 9, 2017 by swordfish