Fishing Information

 

Fantastic Large and Smallmouth Bass Fishing! Newboro Lake provides some of the best bass fishing anywhere. Both large and smallmouth bass are plentiful. About 70% of the bass caught are largemouth and about 30% are smallmouth. both reach weights of over 7 pounds, while 3, 4, and 5 pound fish are common. The Pike fishing is excellent though we don't see pike over 13 pounds. What  they lack in size they make up for in numbers. Newboro Lake is one of the very few lakes in Canada with a fish sanctuary on it and is the only one with two. These protected areas and the catch and release practice of many of our guests results in amazingly stable and consistent fishing. Newboro Lake has it all; from lily pads in the shallows, tree stumps, weedy areas, hundreds of islands, depths to over 100 feed and beautiful clear water limestone rock formations (which means acid rain is neutralized) its easy to see why fishermen have made this a favourite spot for well over 120 years.

Fishing Guide Profiles

All guides that Stirling Lodge uses are friendly, accommodating, and of course extremely good fishermen. You may be sure that any of the below guides will provide you with a memorable day on the lake

Bernie Burtch This traditional style guide stars early and works late. Fishing spots others have long since forgotten. You haven't fished until you've tried FROGGEN with Bernie. Bernie takes 2 in his new cedar strip guide boat. Overland lakes off the beaten path are also possible with Bernie for an additional fee. Reach Bernie by phone at 613-273-8165
	Jim Pattinson A knowledgeable guide who produces great results. Jim takes two in his perfect Wykes guide boat to those "out of the way" fishing spots. Jim offers Overland trips as well to nearby  "special fishing spots" for an additional fee. Reach Jim by phone at 613-273-3546
Tyke Flynn Guiding has been a part of this easy going fellow's life for many years. Tyke will surely give you a great day on the water in his new wooden guide boat with his special fishing techniques along  with interesting stories of the past. Reach Tyke by phone at 613-272-2590

Lunch Options

Shore Cookout Enjoy your own freshly caught fish for lunch cooked over an open fire at one of the many guide shelters on the lake. This traditional guide meal with leave you stuffed and amazed at how such simple food can taste so good. If you can take the cholesterol this is definitely the way to go. Guides lunch price - $8.00
	Picnic Lunch Soft drinks, your choice of sandwiches, fruit and dessert are provided ina luch basket for those who don't want to waste fishing time stopping for a shore lunch. Guides lunch price - $6.00

Pricing

All guide prices are in Canadian dollars

The guides, while often arranged for by the Lodge, actually work for themselves. When arranged for by the lodge they charge as follows

Full Day on the Lake
Bernie Burtch................$200 (CDN)
Jim Pattinson................$200 (CDN)
Tyke Flynn....................$200 (CDN)

The above rates are based on 2 people in a boat. Any variation must be agreed upon before the boats leave the dock. In addition to the daily rate you will be charged for bait at approximately $6.00 per dozen. If  you lock through to another lake you will be charged for a day's lock pass. Because you are guests of the Lodge your lunch is included, however the guide's is not and you will be charged upon checkout $6.00 for a picnic lunch or $8.00 for a shore cookout.

To avoid confusion over exchange rates please arrange at our office to change your US money into Canadian (at the current bank rate) before going out with a guide.

Enjoy a special day on our Large Pontoon with a guide

4 people - $315 USD per day plus gas and bait
6 People - $335 USD per day plus gas and bait

This pontoon is ideal for 4 fisherman plus your guide