Algonquin trip help

Post by **Jebby** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:11 pm

hey all. im planning a trip to algonquin this summer (probobly near the ned of august) we have a 14 foot tinney with a 10 hp morot.. also we have a dog so motors 10hp or less as well as dogs must be allowed. we like camping to be in teh trees ( not some farm field) what is the best campground for this? also what kind of fishing is there. im not a trout guy so that dosent concern me. i like bass but pike would be best are there any good pike at any of these camps? im more into numbers than size. thanks for the info any help is great

jebby

Post by **bassboy19** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:07 pm

jebby im not quite sure what ur trying to get across...are you looking to go camping in algonquin park or the general area. cuz i know that dogs are aloud in the park and you can bet that you wont be camping in any fields in the actual park. as for the motor, i know that some lakes allow motors, im just not sure which ones or if you can bring a boat with motor into all of them.
-bassboy-

Post by **Jebby** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:17 pm

thx to clearify i want an ontario park campground within the park and am concerned to the quality of fishing. I would prefer pike fishing but dont know how common pike are in the lakes. looking at lake of 2 rivers campground or tea lake... any info?

Post by **bassboy19** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:20 pm

well to be honest i havent rly had much time to fish there. i can tell you that there arent many pike in algonquin, or as far as my knowlege and the brochure goes

i did catch a couple dandy smallies and algonquin is famous for its brookies. and yeah lake of 2 rivers is a very popular camp ground. just keep in mind that algonquin is the 2nd biggest park in ontario so theres a tonne of options for you. and by the way, im not saying that there are no pike in algonquin. im sure that if you put ur time in youll find some.
-bassboy-

Post by **Jebby** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:01 pm

ive never targeted trout? any info as to where in the water column they will be, what they can be taken on, and how to target them in late august? i suppose some smallies on the feed is always good (though ive always prefered largemouth) also any general info on fishing smallies thx

Post by **Joey Rat** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:40 pm

You really have two basic issues, ensuring a given lake allows motors and then finding fish.

I find most of the campground sites in Algonquin to be too close together but rarely are you in a "farmers field" situation.

Achray on the east side of the park allows motors but I've never seen anybody pull anything out of Gand Lake. There are a couple of other lakes in the same general area. Lavellie (SP?) is a good walleye lake but no campground, interior camping only.

Interior Camping on Lake Opeongo is always an option. Unlimited HP and lots of fish. You can always outrace the canoes to the prime camp sites but interior camping rules apply. It's a big lake and water taxis deliver canoes to the north end of the lake. Annie Bay and the East Arm are options.

We may check it out for our ice breaker for the opening of trout season.

Brent and Kiosk at the top of the park are also options but a long run in on unpaved and often very bumpy roads. Get your supplies before you head in.

Another interior option might be the Shall Lake area near Madawaska on HWY 60. I know there are bass and have heard there are pike as well. Not sure off the top if they allow motors.

Any of the campgrounds on the Hwy 60 corridor are possible options but again the motor ban will vary lake to lake.

Try the following web site. http://www.algonquinadventures.com/

These are primarily canoers, many with a serious distane for motor power but if you have questions about specific lakes there is a wealth of information there.

Good luck.

Post by **Jebby** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:28 am

thx great info.... wish i could go backcountry but not that luckey:( have to be in a campground:(........does any1 know about bonechere ive heard its not bad? main thing is i want good fishing in a nice campground that allows my motor... any sugestions outside of algonquin could be oconsidered too.... just lookin for info...

thx
jebby

Post by **Snakebite** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:50 pm

Jebby,

You could look at Bon Echo. Mazinaw allows boats and has fishing for lakers, walleyes, bass and pike. There are also other lakes nearby that have good fishing. Can't comment on the availability of launches though.

Post by **wishin I was Fishin** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:38 pm

Driftwood PP would also fit your bill. It is about 40mins north of Pembroke, Has a boat launch, Campsites right on the water..as in "keep your boat beached at your campsite!" and is right on the sect of the Ottawa River above the dam in Rolphton...prime water for Pike Walleye and SM Bass!