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Kenora, Ontario, CANADA, located on the north shore of famous Lake of the Woods is one of North America’s finest fisheries. So are many other lakes hidden in the area, particularly when fishing in the spring sun for trophy lake trout. Situated just 3 hours north of International Falls Minnesota and only 2 hours east of Winnipeg Manitoba, Kenora’s thick boreal forest conceals some of the finest trout waters found anywhere in Ontario.
A well disciplined angler may have the opportunity to land a spectacular lake trout weighing in excess of 15 lbs. while most average anglers should hook a fine fighting trout weighing between 4 and 10 lbs. All of our trout fishing excursions take place during the warmth of spring break up, which generally occurs between mid March and the end of April.
As the cold Canadian winter releases her grip on the frozen lakes and landscape of Northwestern Ontario, the extended warm days of spring launch a feeding frenzy within the lake trout lurking in the depths of the cold, clear trout waters. Our trout lakes, with depths in excess of 200 feet, are the last to freeze in the fall and the last to thaw in the spring. Other more shallower lakes such as Lake of the Woods and the surrounding walleye lakes are hazardous for ice travel at this time of year because of their lack of depth. The ice of the deep, cold trout lakes maintain their integrity well into April when new vegetation begins to bloom along the shoreline.
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Kenora weather conditions directly affect the speed of the receding ice. We keep a careful eye on both the weather and ice conditions and take no chances with our guests.
As spring progresses, the warm spring sun causes the ice to break free of the shoreline and the ice sheet then lifts and begins to float ontop of the lake. When this occurs, surface water on top of the sheet begins to run off at the shoreline and through cracks and air holes.
This is the time when trout fishing is at its best! With the surface of the ice high and dry, its thickness is usually about 24 inches. Provided no heavy rain deteriorates the surface of the sheet, the ice will remain solid blue as its thickness slowly receeds under the warm spring sun.
The water is so clear that you can actually see the silver flash of the trout below the surface as you reel one in.
The weather at this time of year can also be quite mild, though the odd snow squall does periodically pass through the area. Most ice fishing can be done wearing only a few layers and a warm sweater. Both sun screen and sun glasses are a must as the ice sheet intensifies the sunshine and can burn you in minutes.
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YOUR WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
Thursday
Either drive to Kenora or be picked up at the Winnipeg International Airport, only 2 hours west of Kenora. Or, fly to the International Falls Airport in Minnesota, just 3 hours south of Kenora. Either way, we want you to join us for a small reception after you've settled into your accommodations at the
Best Western Lakeside Inn, on beautiful Lake of The Woods.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Full 3 Days of Trout Fishing
Each morning our guests will enjoy the full breakfast menu of the Waterside Restaurant.
Shortly after 8:00 AM, we'll convoy with our guests for a 30 minute ride to our staging area and continue our journey by either 4 wheeler or sled through the tall pines of the Canadian Shield and onto the trout lakes.
By 10:00 AM, the sun will be warming the air and we?ll be punching holes in the solid blue ice on some of the most spectacular trout lakes in Northwestern Ontario.
By mid day we'll have a piping hot lunch cooked for you over an open fire. |
As the evening sun begins to set, cool temperatures will noticeably move in. We’ll pull up the lines, warm up the bikes and make are way back to town where the full dinner menu, pool and sauna of the Best Western Lakeside Inn await you. Not only is the view at the Waterside Restaurant spectacular, but so is the menu. You’ll have a full choice of entrées such as surf and turf, prime rib of beef, fresh walleye, chicken cordon blue and a variety of steaks to choose from, all of which is included with your weekend fishing package. After dinner both a hot sauna and shower will warm your chilled bones and put you to sleep after a great day of ice fishing. Come Saturday and Sunday morning, you’ll be fresh and ready to go again. | |
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3 Day All-Inclusive, Executive Class Ice Fishing Weekend for Lake Trout
Pricing & Scheduling
What’s Included With Your Ice Fishing Package
What’s Not Included In Your Ice Fishing Package
- Adult beverages
- Transportation from your home to Kenora and from your lodging in Kenora to our stagging area
- Trucks, trailers, snowmachines, ATV's and fuel, rod's and tackle
- Warm clothing and water proof boots
- Hotel incidentals such as snacks, movies, etc.
- Hotel and guide tips
- Refunds for inclement weather or unsuccessful fishing
Trophy Fees
- ProBow promotes catch and release, supported with PermaTrophy replicas
- We'll capture you and your trophy on film and record the neccesary information for your replica prior to release. This will allow you to deal directly with PermaTrophy for your replica fish mount
- For guests that desire an original fish mount, a $500.00 US handling fee will be required to have your mount prepared and delivered to Hawkins Taxidermists
- With either the replica mount or original mount you can expect a cost of $10.00 per inch (minimum $200.00) + $55.00 for the wood panel + $50.00 for crating and $60.00 - $100.00 for shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S.A.
- Allow 8 to 10 months for delivery
What’s Required To Book
- $500.00 US, Non-refundable deposit (travelers check)
- Balance of fee due in full 45 days prior to your arrival date (travelers check)
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Now Booking 2008 Spring Ice Fishing for Lake Trout Limited Availability |
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Friday, March 21st |
Sunday, March 23rd |
available |
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Friday, March 28th |
Sunday, March 30th |
available |
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Friday, April 4th |
Sunday, April 6th |
available |
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Friday, April 11th |
Sunday, April 13th |
available
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Consider Flying to Canada - "click" the Air Canada logo below and use Winnipeg, Manitoba as your destination point. Flights from most major U.S. and International Cities available. We'll personally pick you up and bring you back to the airport. |
Consider Flying to International Falls Minnesota - "click" the Northwest Airlines logo below and use International Falls MN as your destination point. Flights from most major U.S. and International Cities available. We'll personally pick you up and bring you back to the airport. |
| Where We Are in Relation to You....... |
contact us to book your spring ice fishing weekend today
PaulMoorey@ProBow.com
ProBow.com Inc.
P.O. Box 261, Kenora, ON CANADA P9N 3X3
807.468.7540 |
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