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Boating and Fishing at Misty Isles

Our boating and fishing facilities include:

Why Are We So Successful? Location! Location! Location!

Not only do you have direct access to the St. Lawrence River, but there are three great fishing lakes close by. Charleston Lake, Gananoque Lake, and South Lake are all less than 30 minutes away. Access to the Rideau Canal is also available at Seeley's Bay, only 20 minutes away from Gananoque. This offers our fishing guests a wide variety of experiences from one location. Area fishing seasons and license information is available further down this page.

Boat Rentals

9.9 hp, 14 Ft. Deep V Aluminum boats

40 hp, 4 stroke Yamaha, 16.5 Harbercraft

50 hp, 4 stroke Yamaha, 22' Pontoon boat*

NEW 24' Bentley Pontoon Boat with 90hp Mercury 4 stroke

Rates are in Canadian funds and include all safety equipment and PFD's. Rates are subject to 13% tax plus fuel and oil costs.


Boat Dockage and Parking


Water Taxi Service

At Misty Isles Lodge, we believe a visit to this area isn't complete without visiting the 1000 Islands. Parks Canada has 21 islands in the St. Lawrence River between Kingston and Brockville. Some of these Islands provide camping facilities for public enjoyment. The best swimming area is on Leek Island which two natural sandy bays. Sugar Island, owned by the American Canoe Association, is in the Lake Fleet Islands, directly across from Misty Isles Lodge. So why not visit an island for the day to picnic, swim or camp overnight?


The Big Catches at Misty Isles


May 2009 the Pennsylvania Pikers (PA Pikers) returned for another great weekend. The ice quietly broke up in April so things appeared on line for the opening of pike season. They managed to pull in over 400 fish on the weekend and the largest pike just stretched over the 33 inch line. Josh (Toad) won the P.A. Piker Trophy for the most fish caught during the weekend. May is also Bullhead season. 1000's are caught each year from our private pond. Muskies are still the most popular trophy fish. Guests return regularly after catching their first one. An experience not to be forgotten. Here's Lisa Randow pulling off another large mouth bass. The size of the bass are increasing each year due to the increase of gobies in the River. It's not unusual to find 5 & 6 pounds + on the end of your line.

Fishing Guides

We offer our guests an unique opportunity. In 2000, our clients returned after two days with a local guide, pretty much empty handed and no knowledge on how to find and catch fish in the St. Lawrence River. I decided we needed to offer our guests more with no disappointments. At Misty Isles Lodge, we believe an experience should not only be enjoyable but a learning opportunity to remember. Some have said that the St. Lawrence River has gone dry with fish when in fact it is abundant. The major change has been environmentally, such as zebra mussels and lower water levels than normal. These issues have changed the whole way of fishing in this area. Those favourite fishing spots from days gone by may have been affected and the fish have moved. We have commissioned some local guides to service our clients. I don't think you will be disappointed. Just contact the following guides directly. This will make your vacation one to remember.

Greg Reynolds - Muskie Guide

Big game fishing is coming back to the 1000 Islands. Greg has been dreaming of this opportunity  to show you one of the best game fishing experiences. His rates and information can be found through his website www.muskierush.com  along with some great pictures of successful clients. He's happy to share his techniques in acquiring walleye, pike and bass. Email him to confirm your day on the River. 

Gananoque Area Fishing Seasons for 2010 (We are located in Zone 20)

Bass (small & large mouth) June 26 to November 30
Bluegill Open all year
Bowfin Open all year
Bullhead Open all year
Channel Catfish Open all year
Eel Open all year
Muskellunge (muskie)  June 19 to November 30
Northern Pike May 1 to December 31
Rock Bass Open all year
Salmon Pacific -  Open all year
Atlantic - January 1 to October 10
Sturgeon Closed all year
Sunfish Open all year
Walleye/Pickerel May 1 to December 31
Yellow Perch Open all year

Canadian fishing licenses can be purchased from:


For more information on recreational fishing, check out the 2010 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary.