The All-Canada Show tour starts off with a bang in St. Louis, MO on Friday, Jan 8,2010.  We always look forward to the Sport Shows as they give us a opportunity to talk about the great Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass, Lake Trout, Muskie and Crappie fishing our guests can find in Lake of the Woods.  Of course many of the people who come our booth at the series of shows that we do want to also talk about the Whitetail, Moose, Black Bear and Duck hunting we have to offer.

All the conversation serves to remind us that Spring is on the way and it makes us yearn to get back to our island resort.  Whitefish Bay Camp is a beautifully located boat-in resort , just a five mile boat trip from our private parking area on the mainland. For this reason we are able to offer the experience of remoteness without the plane flight.   Nestor Falls and Sioux Narrows  in Ontario are wonderful small towns that offer people good shops for places to grab a bite to eat, something to take your thirst away, groceries, gifts, the very latest in lures and baits as well as information about the goings on in the area.

Whitefish Bay Camp, located in the Sunset Country Tourism Area of Northwestern Ontario, offers several plans for guests to pick from as well as discounts for larger groups and a very popular Family Discount. Our cottages are modern and many of them are newly remodeled for your comfort while maintaining the laid back campfire atmosphere that is so relaxing!

It is time to begin planning your next holiday in Canada….far enough to really get away from it all but close enough to make the trip an easy one!  Visit our website    http://whitefishbaycamp.com to learn more about us or better yet come to an All-Canada Show when we are in your area and visit with us in person! In addition to St. Louis,MO we will be in Indianapolis,IN; Chicago,IL; Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay in Wisconsin; Minneapolis,MN; Sioux Falls, SD; Des Moines, IA;Omaha, NE and Dallas, Tx.   No matter where we are you can always reach us at our toll free number 877-226-1211 to make your reservations.   Get in touch with us!! 

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We suggest that those who have not already made up their minds where they want to visit this year plan to attend at least one of the many Sport Shows that come to their areas.  Come equipped with your list of wants and needs and your questions about what each business has to offer. Every place is different and it is a matter of matching what they have to offer to what you are looking for….kinds of fish or game….types of accommodations that are offered….location…distance from home….meal plans and so on and most importantly what is included and what is not included in whatever plan is offered, this can vary greatly from one business to another.

We think one of the very best sport shows ever is the series that the All-Canada Show presents.  They have 11 show this year and Whitefish Bay Camp, located on Lake of the Woods will be a part of all 11 of them.  We can offer you the best  fishing and hunting that Ontario, Canada has to offer. Fishing for Muskie, Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Whitefish, Lake Trout and Crappie and hunting for Whitetail Deer, Grouse, Black Bear and Duck is just waiting for you to try your hand.

We hope you will put us on your list of people to talk to at the Sport Shows you attend.  We suggest that you go to our website and look for the Sport Show that we will attend that is closest to you.  You will find a button on the left of our opening page and titled Sport Shows.  Go to the following:   http://www.whitefishbaycamp.com  and start your preparation for a great trip!  If you prefer you can call us at our toll free number 1-877-226-1211.  Usually people spend the Holiday Season with their families and friends…take advantage of this time to begin your preparation for a great trip!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

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The largest fish in each species that our guests boated are as follows:

Northern Pike 41 1/2 inch         Sept. 19   

Walleye 28 1/2 inch        Aug. 10    

Small-mouth Bass 19 inch                 June 9

Large-mouth Bass 20 inch                June 25

Lake Trout 34 1/2 inch         May 25

Muskie 54 inch                 Sept 5

Crappie 14 1/2 inch        June 11

Many if not most of these fish were released.  We are so pleased to be able to say that over the years we have seen the trend of Catch andRelease really become the norm for our guests.  People seem to realize that a meal or two of “eating size” fish is more than enough.  This new attitude can do nothing but enhance fishing as time goes on…..the whole process serves to protect the precious resource of fish for future generations.

We left ONTARIO, CANADA, on Oct. 21.  Hoping to miss the bad weather that we had heard was moving in, again!  Instead we drove right into a snow storm which left us with four inches of the pretty white stuff in our front yard when we awoke Thursday morning.

It wasn’t the first snow we had seem for the Fall season.  Our rough and tough October fishermen and hunters experienced several days of wet, heavy snow in early October……stayed around for several days and then left us with mud that sort of hung on….humidity stayed up and the sun did not shine to dry the land out. The duck hunters managed to find a few as the ducks were beginning to move down.  The lack of wild rice in our area made it somewhat less attractive as a stopping place but there were enough around to make it successful for those who were willing to search, settle in and wait!  The winners in the Whitetail Hunt were definitely  the wolves!  We saw and heard more wolves this year than ever before.  Two of our hunters were on a small island very near us and were enjoying the afternoon in the wilderness when all of a sudden the wolves began to howl!  They said the only thing between them and  packs were the bushes.  There were two groups,one on either side of where the hunters were situated and they reported that it sound as though  they were howling back and forth to each other.  We could hear it on Calvert Island.  There really isn’t anything like that sound!

Bob and I are saying that we are going to kick back for a few days and relax a bit but so far we keep thinking of things we want to get done!  Working on plans for the web-site, writing the newsletter and closing out the financial books for the accountant and getting everything in order for the Sport Show Circuit takes time for now then the fun part which for us will be planning for the 2010 season!

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Lake of the Woods is noted for its Muskie population and this year though they may be a bit slower than usual due to the cool weather and lake water temperatures they have been showing themselves in the shallows the past week ….of course this is opening week so they are all laying low!!

The biggest one so far this year is 50″ to 53″ as it was a conservative estimate and of course was released. Sounds big, is big but there are even bigger ones to be had. A number of bigger ones have gotten to the side of the boat only to give THAT LOOK and throw the bait!

Largest one that one of our guests has ever caught was 60″ and it was a 16 year old boy who caught it…first ever Muskie….beginners luck? Not really as Grant has been back many times since then and now has his Dad along and all caught up in the adventures of Muskie Fishing!

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If you are planning a trip to anywhere in Canada this season you need to know that as of June , 2009, all adult travelers will need either a Passport Book (approximately $100.00) or Passport Card (approximately $50.00) to enter the United States. At this point your entry into Canada does not require them. If I were one who plays hunches frequently I would say that will be coming soon. Anyone who is over the age of 18 will need to have either one or the other in hand. People who are under the age of 18 years need to have their Birth Certificate with them. A copy will do. Need to remember that the Passport Card while less expensive does not last as long, 5 years versus 10 years and it also limits the method of travel to by land only. For those of our guests at Whitefish Bay Camp on Lake of the Woods who have not yet applied for their Passport, book or card, do it NOW. It is really easy to do. Many local Post Offices are now equipped to accept the application. If they are not prepared at your local Post Office they will be able to tell you the closest place you can go to apply. Be sure to have your Birth Certificate with you and you must apply in person. It might be a good idea to call ahead of time to be sure that they have the camera there or if you need to have two copies of the right size picture with you.

For the latest information regarding Application for Passports and what is required for minors traveling to Canada we strongly suggest that you go to the following website: http://travel.state.gov/passprt/get/first/first_830.html

Remember the Northern Pike, Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Crappie and Lake Trout are waiting for you at Whitefish Bay Camp so sharpen your hooks, line your pools, check your nets and get your Passports

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Bob and I always get excited on the first day of Spring . We always feel better when we know we are on the other side of the equinox and it happened yesterday morning. It was a rather gloomy day yesterday and then around noon the snow started. This is not fair really but you know what, we felt better when we realized it would only last a few days or weeks not months now and the water will turn soft again and we can get out to Whitefish Bay Camp on Clavert Island. Time to begin going through the tackle boxes and find our barbless hooks for early fishing until Walleye season opens the third Saturday in May…the 16th this year.

The fishing should be wonderful this Spring as is usual. The Crappie, Northern Pike, Bass and Lake Trout will be first of course followed by Walleye later in May and Muskie in June. There is nothing better than that first meal of fresh fish out of the cold, clear water of Whitefish Bay of Lake of the Woods. We usually lightly fry the crappie and northern with a thin crusty coat on the fillets and serve it with a dinner salad for supper or with scrambled eggs for breakfast. Our favorite preparation of Lake Trout is to grill it. A good friend,Keith Gates, gave us a recipe some years ago using Miracle Whip,seasonings,sliced onions, green peppers and mushrooms with some cheese on the top! Makes my mouth water just to think of it. Tell you what, come on up and join us at Whitefish Bay Camp and we’ll give you the details of that recipe!

We have one Sport Show left for this year. The Minnesota Muskie Expo which is renamed George’s Minnesota Muskie Expo in honor of a dear friend, George Wahl, who started the show years ago. It is in a new location this year, being held at Concordia College just off of I94 on Hamlin Avenue in St.Paul. The dates are April 3rd through the 5th. We will be in Booth 309. Come see us and make your reservations for a trip to Sunset Country in Ontario,Canada this season! If you can’t get to the show then call us at our toll-free number 877-226-1211 or e-mail us at info@whitefishbaycamp.com

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