Ontario Fishing Regulations Please Note: We do not sell fishing licences. They are available in Chapleau or non-residents can buy licenses on-line from the MNR web site. Moose Horn Fishing Moose Horn Lodge is situated on a smaller lake that offers walleye, northern and whitefish. Because it is a crystal clear lake, it will test your fishing ability and that is why we promote the fishing of an unlimited number of lakes in the area. If you don't mind travelling to these other lakes (10-20 miles) you can have the time of your life. The ideal vehicle for fishing this area is a half ton truck, SUV or a van. All these vehicles should come with a hitch or a 2" ball. This way we are able to hitch a trailer onto your vehicle and you can go wherever you want to fish. The possibilities are endless. We do have some boats locked up on 3 lakes and you will have to bring the key and a motor and gas tank from the lodge to whichever lake you would like to fish. The idea of hauling boats to different lakes might not interest a lot of people, but our guests enjoy it very much. There is obviously more work involved but you get to see a different lake & scenery everyday. Because of the number of lakes in the area, they do not receive a lot of fishing pressure, in fact a lot of the time you will probably be the only boat on the lake. That is not to say that the fish will jump in your boat. You have to fish the right species at the proper time of the day and use the appropriate fishing tackle. We recommend that you fish trout & northern pike during the day and walleye in the evening. Also some people may not like being on a smaller lake, but there again, our guests enjoy it immensely because, besides coming to our lodge for the fishing, they also come for the peace and quiet which you can only get on a smaller lake. The only sounds they hear are the loons, the birds and the squirrels. You don't have to worry about boats running up and down the lake at all hours and you certainly don't have to worry about Personal Watercrafts. For those bringing their own boats, we recommend nothing larger than 14' and a maximum of a 15 horsepower motor. This allows you the flexibility of getting into the many excellent fishing lakes in this part of Northern Ontario. All other vehicles should come equipped with a hitch. NOTE: When booking a fishing trip, a deposit of $200 per person is required. The deposit is non-refundable if cancellation is made between the arrival date and 90 days before. Please read our rates for more information. is why 90% of our American friends come to Canada. Moose Horn Lodge is well known for big tasty Walleyes. There are literally thousands of miles of shoreline in the surrounding lakes which will give you endless fishing possibilities. Walleye fishing starts the third Saturday in May. The limit with a Sport License is 4 with. Only one Walleye can be over 18.1 inches. With a Conservation License, you are allowed 2 Walleye. These new limits are for all of Northern Ontario. The fish can be filleted but a strip of skin has to be left on the fillet for identification if you are crossing the border back into the States. Equipment used should be light or ultra light rods with 10-pound test line. Lures should include 3/8oz jigs, twister tails and Rapalas. Minnows and worms also work well. We recommend fishing early in the morning and then in the evening on some of our smaller lakes. in the Chapleau area lakes will put a big smile on your face. No fishing trip to Northern Ontario is complete without catching a big Pike. Many fisher-persons go for Walleye in the morning to ensure their lunch and then spend the rest of the afternoon hunting down those big Northern Pike which like to sun themselves in the shallow Wild Rice beds, Bulrushes and Lily Pads. The Moose Horn Lodge lakes are perfect for big Northerns. Northerns hit best in the afternoon. The limit for Northern Pike with a Sports License is 6 with only 2 greater then 24 inches and only one of these can be over 34 inches. With a Conservation License, you can only keep 2 pike with only 1 greater then 24 inches with no fish over 34 inches. Pike hit just about any lure. We suggest a medium size rod with 8 to 10 pound test line and black nylon-coated steel leaders. in the Chapleau area is excellent. Most guests come to the north for Walleye and Pike and do not take advantage of the great Brook Trout fishing. As a result, there is a healthy population of Brook Trout (Speckled Trout) in the local streams and lakes. In most parts of North America, a two pound Brook Trout is considered a trophy. The residents of the Chapleau area think that's funny. The limit of Brook Trout is 5 in your possession. Generally, Brook Trout like worms, small spinners or single salmon eggs on a small trout hook. 4 to 6 pound test line should be used with a fly or noodle rod but a Walleye stick will work just fine. At Moose Horn Lodge, we have a good selection of quality boats and motors for rent or as part of your package deal. We have 14 foot and 12 foot aluminum boats with motors ranging from 5 hp to 8 hp. All our boats and motors are well maintained and serviced on a regular basis. For the ATV enthusiasts we have hundreds of miles of new and old logging roads right outside our door for you to explore. There are also a couple of loops where you would start on one logging road, make a 30 mile loop and come down another logging road right back to your cottage door. Possession of fish means live or cleaned. Possession means fish on your stringer, fish in your freezer, fish in your frying pan. Some people catch and clean 4 Walleyes and put them in the freezer to take home. Then they go back out and catch lunch. This is illegal. If you plan on eating three Walleyes for lunch every day, then you can only have one Walleye in the freezer and must wait until your last day to keep those extra three Walleyes. Many people have been confused on this issue. Go to Ministry of Natural Resources Fishing Regulations We ask our guest not to keep Walleyes over 18 inches. Walleyes over 18 inches are generally female and only make up 15% of the population. They are needed to keep our Walleye population healthy. We want sports fishing not meat fishing at Moose Horn Lodge. If you catch a trophy, please measure, take a picture and then let the fish go. Moose Horn Lodge sells minnows and worms. If you want fishing tackle, there are several bait stores in the village of Chapleau which is only a 10 minute drive from the lodge. We also have fish cleaning and freezing facilities. Click here to view our Photo Gallery