To all those keeping track of the weather up here, you might have noticed how warm it’s been. The ice started breaking up April 12th and was totally off the lake on the 15th. An entire month earlier than last year. With all this nice weather and sunshine it’s hard to believe we still have 3 weeks until opening day. Can’t wait to see everyone again this year!
The Ice has Melted on Lake Wenasaga
April 24th, 20102010 Ontario Fishing and Hunting License Fees
April 5th, 2010We’ve listed the 2010 fees to buy Ontario fishing and hunting licenses below since we understand that every dollar counts when planning your fishing and hunting trips.
Ontario Non-Resident Fishing Licenses *
- Seasonal Fishing License $69.50
- 8-day Regular Fishing License $44.50
- 8-day Conservation Fishing License $25.75
Ontario Non-Resident Hunting Licenses *
- Moose Hunting License $396.75
- Black Bear Hunting License $198.25
- Deer Hunting License $198.25
- Wolves / Coyotes Hunting License $245.25
- Small Game Hunting License $99.25
Additionally, new regulations (as of last year) require you to purchase an Outdoors Card before you can acquire a license. This card is either a fishing or a duel hunting/fishing non-resident Outdoors Card, costs $9 and is good for 3 years from the date of purchase (you need to remember to bring the card back up to Canada every year).
If you were up here last year, bought an Outdoors Card and didn’t receive it in the mail, just be sure to bring that pink slip of paper you received when you filled out the application last year… it works even if you didn’t get your card in the mail.
If you plan to hunt in Ontario please plan ahead and purchase the duel hunting/fishing outdoors card (you will need an original hunting license from your state of residence).
We sell the licenses and the Outdoors Cards so you you can simply purchase from us when you arrive this year. In future years, the government plans to bring the license purchase process online and we’ll keep you posted when this happens.
*Please note that the above fees are in Canadian dollars and depending on where you purchase the licenses and the current exchange rate, you might be paying different amounts in U.S. dollars. Also be aware that after July 1, 2010 the provincial government will be charging an additional tax of 8%.
Lake Wenasaga is a Spawning Lake for Lac Seul
March 19th, 2010Thousands of spawning fish from Lac Seul in Ontario swim up the river every year to lay eggs in Lake Wenasaga and its upper river system. As the northernmost spawning lake for walleye and northern pike from Lac Seul, Lake Wenasaga offers anglers the opportunity to catch great quantities of walleye and northern pike.
Why? Well, starting in the early spring many walleye and northern pike on Lac Seul make an annual pilgrimage up the river system to spawn in Lake Wenasaga. This makes for excellent fishing opportunities all season long because many fish end up staying in our lake rather than heading southward again.
Lake Wenasaga also has the added bonus of being less crowded than Lac Seul. There are several sets of rapids on the river system that separates the two lakes. These rapids are large enough to prohibit anglers in the boats on Lac Seul from getting up into Lake Wenasaga. This is a good thing for all of our guests at Wenasaga Lodge because Lac Seul is heavily promoted and there are a multitude of boats that tend to crowd the lower spawning sanctuary.
To get a better idea of what we’re talking about, in terms of great fishing and peaceful surroundings, check out our walleye and northern pike fishing pictures from the last 5 years. Have any questions? Please comment or send an email and we’ll get right back to you.
2010 Ontario Fishing Season Starts May 15th
February 26th, 2010The 2010 Ontario fishing season starts at Wenasaga Lodge on May 15th and we are excited to be officially counting down the last days of winter as we gear up for the start of the season. In anticipation of the new year, David has already planned out which of the trails to the outlakes he is going to upgrade first this spring for those who take advantage of our more remote Ontario fishing trips. And we’re both excited to show our new and returning guests the renovated fish house with its new log siding (
that’s a picture of the fish house right there).
We’re also proud of the new screened porch on Cabin 10 and will post pictures as soon as the snow melts. With these recent developments as well as the fresh paint down on several of the cabin floors at the end of the season in 2009, we like to think we are keeping up the standards our guests at Wenasaga Lodge have come to expect.
We are looking forward to another great year of fishing on Lake Wenasaga. And we look forward to seeing all our returning guests again and meeting the new ones. Have a great day today and just ignore all that snow outside your window — less than 3 months to go until the fishing season begins!