Carp Fishing

The St Lawrence River has long been famous with British fisherman for the prolific weights and numbers of Carp that can be caught.  Traditionally, Cornwall and Long Sault are the areas that are very popular with British Carp fisherman travelling to Ontario (about 1.5 hours drive from Seeley's Bay) but it is now hard to find a place on the bank.

However, further south on the St Lawrence, and only 25 minutes from The Treehouse is Caigers Resort www.caigers.com where last year Tony proudly caught them their first Carp (see picture). Our friends at Caigers are now in the process of setting themselves up as the next Carp fishing hotspot. They are currently baiting up, and their fishing guides are busy tracking down various spots where you can fish for Carp – places untouched by man or beast – unproven water – this could be your next Carp fishing challenge!

The Treehouse is actually situated on the banks of the Rideau Canal system, which is totally unproven for Carp. Always one for a challenge, Tony and his friends caught 3 x 20lb+ in one evening at Easter this year. We will report back as to how the Carp fishing is going on the Rideau after our next trip this Summer - let us know if you beat him!

Carp Fishing Packages: Either rent our cottage by the week after having booked your flights to Ottawa and car hire through our personally recommended www.canadianaffair.com or www.flyzoom.com.

Local Maps and recommended guides available from www.fishing1000islands.com.

Or have Tony accompany you on a Carp Guided Tour:

Packages for up to 4 fishermen would include:

• Collection and Return to Ottawa Airport
• Accompanied days out at local Carp Spots on Rideau Canal and St Lawrence River
• Breakfast, lunch and Evening Meals
• Information on Local Fishing Licences

Also, try other Local Fish Species in the Rideau: Crappie, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye and Yellow Perch.

Other Fishing Resources:

For information on fishing regulations in the Rideau Canal see www.rideau-info.com.

For more information on fishing in Ontario, follow this link to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

For fishing license pricing, follow this link to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Tony with Carp caught at Caigers.

20lb+ Carp Catch at Easter.

Tony (right) with Carp Catch from
St Lawrence.

Tony with Carp Caught on Rideau Canal.