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Top fishing guides in Montreal recommended by Freshwater Phil. Catch the fish of your dreams, musky, walleye, bass, pike.
As I'm always being asked about fishing guides and guided fishing trips in the Montreal area, particularly the St Lawrence River, I've decided to create a page recommending the best guides I know.First and foremost, I don't do guided trips any more. I did a few in 2009, and in all honesty, guiding strangers is very different than taking out friends and family.
That being said, many people don't have the opportunity to fish as often as they would like. Whether it's the lack of time, a boat, equipment or know how, or if you are visiting / just moved to a new area, paying an experienced fishing guide to show you the ropes is a great way to get started, as well as a worthwhile investment.
I have fished with the following guides and can attest to them being great guys, as well as highly experienced fishermen. Not that they need my approval, the pics below speak for themselves. They will show you how, when and where to fish, and hopefully put you on to some trophy fish as well.
Jimmy Shizgal: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass and Northern Pike.
Fish the St Lawrence River and it's tributaries for Bass and Pike. Jimmy will put you on the some of the biggest bass you'll ever see in this part of the country. I've been fishing with him ever since we were kids, and his knack of locating big bass is second to none. With the spread of gobies, St Lawrence bass are getting bigger and fatter every year, as recent local bass tournament results have shown.
Boat specs: 18' bass boat, 100HP motor, GPS/fish finder.
Techniques: Casting and finesse fishing. Fly fishing on demand.
All gear and tackle provided.
Daily rate: $300
Contact Jimmy at: 514 726-2796, tell him I recommended you.
"Musky" Mike Phillips: Musky, Walleye.
Mike is one of Montreal's top walleye and musky guides. We fished together a number of times, and I was amazed by his 6th sense when it comes to fishing and the outdoors in general. Whether you're looking for record sized muskies on the St Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers, or giant walleyes on Lac St Louis and Bay of Quinte, Mike is the right fishing guide with the proper equipment to put you on to the fish of your dreams.
Boat specs: 20ft Lund, 200HP Verado /15 hp kicker, GPS/sonar.
Techniques: Mainly trolling, some casting.
All gear and tackle provided.
Daily rate: $450.
Contact Mike at: 514-795-7998, tell him I recommended you.
Canada Timeshare Rentals & Resales.
Wherever your freshwater fishing trips take you, there are Canada timeshares available. Quebec is literally bursting with lakes and rivers, and wherever the fish lead you there will be a nearby timeshare rental or resale. Great deals are currently available on Montreal and Quebec timeshares – start planning your next fishing trip today and secure spacious, convenient lodgings!
Toronto hotels.
A quick tip if you're planning on fishing in the southern Ontario area: Many fishing charters set sail on Lake Ontario daily, and there are a great deal of Toronto hotels that are a stone's throw away. A lodge is hardly ideal in a big city like Toronto, but rest assured there are more than enough excellent accommodations that should suit your needs!
If you have any questions, comments or need some information, I'll be more than happy to get back to you.
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