LOCAL RESOURCES
1. BRULE LAKE Bass and lake trout. Sandy bottom, clear water. Pleasantview Lodge offers comfortable cottages along water’s edge.
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LAKE
BUSINESS NAME
PHONE
WEBSITE
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Brule Lake
Pleasantview Lodge
1- 613-479-0350
pleasantviewlodge.com
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Crotch Lake +11 others
North Frontenac Parklands
1-800-234-3953
northfrontenacparklands.com
Crotch Lake has walleye, bass. North Frontenac Parklands offers 77 campsites at 11 lakes, with wetlands and hiking trails.
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Kashwakamak Lake
Fernleigh Lodge
1-866-459-9099
fernleighlodge.com
4
Big Gull Lake
Kirk Kove Cottages
1-877-688-8388
kirkkovecottages.com
3. KASHWAKAMAK LAKE
5
Lake Kennebec
Springwood Cottages
1-866-241-0842
springwoodcottages.ca
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Sharbot Lake
Sharbot Lake Country Inn 1-613-279-2198
sharbotlakeinn.com
7
Bobs Lake
Bobs Lake Cottages and Escapes
1-613-273-9193
bobslake.com
8
Loughborough Lake
Loughborough Inn
1-833-864-9348 loughboroughinn.on.ca
2. CROTCH LAKE
Come here for excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. The fishing reaches its best in mid-June and mid-October 4. BIG GULL LAKE Bass, walleye, muskie, perch, pike. Kirk Kove Cottages offers full amenities, family-oriented, with long-term owners. 5. LAKE KENNEBEC Deep fishing holes and lots of bays and inlets. Pike, pickerel, panfish, bass. Springwood Cottages open year-round, full amenities. 6. SHARBOT LAKE Diverse, walleye to rockfish. Sharbot Lake Country Inn & The Crossing Pub offer well-appointed rooms with attached restaurant. 7. BOBS LAKE Walleye, lake trout, pan fish, lake herring. Large, diverse lake. Bobs Lake Cottages are luxury in a pristine setting. 8. LOUGHBOROUGH LAKE Bass and pike fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. Loughborough Inn is a full service facility, with a marina next door. 9. ST. LAWRENCE RIVER Plenty of shore fishing. Bass, panfish, catfish, and lots of diverse habitat. 10. LAKE ONTARIO Pike, panfish, bass, trout, walleye. Huge lake with huge opportunities.
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rontenac takes more than its name from the French explorer. The region is all about exploring and adventure, while maintaining the simplicity that our souls crave. Where else can you seek out the rugged Canadian Shield, while feeling like you’re home? Whatever your adventure may be, and whatever you want to explore, you’re invited in and treated like family.
and growth, and this makes the area perfect habitat for fish.”
Fishing takes centre stage in so many adventures, and Frontenac’s diversity will have you filling your catch, and your spirit. From the lake trout in Sharbot Lake to the walleye in Lake Kennebec, you’ll find great fishing, breathtaking scenery and exceptional hospitality. After all, fishing and hospitality are just the way of life here.
“It’s so accessible. We’re perfectly situated between Ottawa and Toronto, and right close to the American border, yet it can feel like you’re in a remote corner,” he adds.
Sebastian Kowalczuk, from Bobs Lake Resort, says that Frontenac lakes are “far enough removed from Toronto, yet easy to get to. At the same time, there are lots of hidden gems that are just right there, but no one ever goes to them. It’s like discovering a whole new lake.”
If it’s bass you’re after, Kennebec Lake is known as one of Bass Canada’s top cottage and fishing locations. It’s easy to see why. With 100 foot deep fishing holes, Kennebec Lake has rocky shores and nineteen miles of gorgeous shoreline. Melissa Dickinson, from Springwood Cottages, suggests hiring a guide with one of their fishing packages to make the most of your trip.
For Kowalczuk, diversity is the word he uses to describe Frontenac. “The multi-species makes it unique. The Rideau system allows for ecological movement
Jim Walker, from Kirk Kove Cottages, agrees that with 5,000 lakes, there are very few people around, and those who come, become friends. “It’s a way of life, it’s what we do. You watch kids grow up from diapers to weddings, yet there are always new people coming year after year,” he says.
Walleye is the big draw for Big Gull Lake, and Walker notes that they are “educated fish.” They keep anglers guessing, and that adds to the thrill of the outing.
Kevin Phillips, from Fernleigh
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Lodge on Kashwakamak Lake, says that he’s been fishing on the lake since he was five years old, and then bought the lodge. “It’s all about family fun and showing them how to fish,” he says. “We’ve got patience for everyone,” he adds. Their practise of catch and release helps to sustain the amazing fishery on Kashwakamak Lake, Phillips notes. “The lake can sustain a diverse fishery. It’s all about the future. It’s a sunny day here, and I’m looking out over the lake, and God willing, we’re lucky to do this.” GETTING HERE
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rontenac is an adventure, but getting here isn’t! Lakes, campgrounds, hiking trails and beaches are all on the beaten path between Toronto and Ottawa, yet if you long for escape, this is where you’ll find it. Take a look at www.visitfrontenac. ca for local listings of lakes, festivals and events.