Like the title states. Is it worth staying on the Canadian side for smallmouth fishing. Looking to do a trip next June and was wondering. Looked at the 3 main resorts on the Minnesota side and also looked at a few on the Canadian side. Is it worth the extra drive and border crossing? I’ve read that the numbers are better up there but have no personal experience. Any help is appreciated
Have only fished the Canadian side… but logic is that the US side might get a little more pressure..?
Due to the massive size and amount of shoreline both mainland and island, pressure isn’t a issue in my opinion. Unless crossing on Friday night / Saturday morning the border isn’t a issue either. The numbers likely are better on the Canadian side…….it is vastly bigger then the United States side.
Unless you are going for a six month trip you will never cover all the water on either side so my suggestion is go wherever you like the fishing should be equally good on either side.
Bring a camera and have fun!!
Is camping allowed on islands or other public land on the Canadian side? I can’t seem to really find any info about it online.
Get a remote border crossing permit, Canadian license and fish both sides.
From a friends blog… I am trying to find his more recent article, but will probably have to contact Andrew to find…
Mark
Is camping allowed on islands or other public land on the Canadian side? I can’t seem to really find any info about it online.
You will need to find out if where you want to stay is in the “green zone” or not, and make sure it is not privately owned. If you are able to camp where you want to, you must have Crown camping permits, which run @ $10 per person, per day that you are camping. Here’s a link for ya.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/camping-crown-land
Is camping allowed on islands or other public land on the Canadian side? I can’t seem to really find any info about it online.
In addition having the permits and being in the correct zone doesn’t mean you’ll find a decent campsite. Having a safe place for your boat and a clearing is not very common on the north arm. Not sure about redgut or farther east.
Thanks guys. I’m familiar with camping on crown land, but perhaps I should have asked if primitive camping is common at all on Rainy?
Like the title states. Is it worth staying on the Canadian side for smallmouth fishing. Looking to do a trip next June and was wondering. Looked at the 3 main resorts on the Minnesota side and also looked at a few on the Canadian side. Is it worth the extra drive and border crossing? I’ve read that the numbers are better up there but have no personal experience. Any help is appreciated
No comparison…Canadian side. I feel like I can put a 17 to 20 pound bag together on the American side, but you are going to rely on a lot fewer bites and you better know “exactly” where to find them. Smallies run rampant on the north side of the border!! Just my opinion.
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