rice lake

I came to Toronto for a fishing trip at Rice lake on June 21st, their bass fishing season opening day. Weather was excellent and our group of four sailed on a 16 ft. boat. We caught a few sizeable large mouth bass, 3 to 4 pounders and a couple of 1 to 2 pounders after a day's catch which was not bad at all. Indeed just cruising around the lake shore was a good and relaxing experience as the water was calm and the surrounding was scenic. Remember to get your sport fishing license from places like the Canadian Tire or most of the Fishing Equipement shops at Can $22.44 per day. Or you can opt for an annual license if you plan to fish for more than a few days. Rice Lake is a good spot for fishing because it is quite near the City of Toronto, about an hours drive on the freeway. Should you plan to take your catch home for consumption (four maximum per person per day), remember to bring along your ice box or cooler. There is ice for sale at the mariner to keep your fish fresh. For lunch break, there is a restaurant close by the mariner call the Rhino's Roadhouse which serves reasonably good burgers, sandwiches and fries.

I live near the area and have been fishing the lake for years! Many large bass, walleye and muskie. If you're looking for panfish you won't be let down, the lake is full of them!! Accommodations range from fishing resorts, family resorts and a inn. Groups of anglers will love the affordable rates at the fishing cottages, while families will enjoy the resorts that cater to kids. With many area attractions close by it's up to you how you spend your vacation but you will have a ton of choices.

On beautiful Rice Lake & only a litlle over an hr. from Toronto . Clean , well maintained cottages & great fishing . The people that run it are very nice and I will be returning soon to try my hand at icefishing . Highly recommend !! Thanks Phil & Jacquie .