Fishing/Ice Fishing

Looking for something new and interesting to do this winter? Why not try ice fishing?

Trenanthia Cottage is on Sparrow Lake which is an excellent fishing lake! Fancy catching a 6 pound Bass, Pickeral or Walleye? How about a 14 pound Northern Pike? Ever wrestled a 5 foot long Muskie? These are some of the great specimens of Sparrow Lake!

Sparrow Lake offers Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie and Bluegill. In addition, you may find Bluntnose Minnow, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Carp, Channel Catfish, Golden Shiner, Logperch, Muskellunge, Pumpkinseed, Redhorse Sucker, Rock Bass, Troutperch, White Sucker, Yellow Perch, and Yellow Pickerel.

Some have wondered whether fish stocks have been depleted in the Muskoka lakes, but have no fear! The Ministry of Natural Resources has instigated stocking programs and careful management strategies to maintain a healthy game fish population. Many anglers also contribute with catch-and-release efforts.

What do you need?

Ice-fishing? The lake offers excellent ice fishing in the winter as well!. You can weather the elements directly with a chair, or rent an ice fishing hut at Redline Outdoors
Thinking of building your own ice hut? Bill Anderson has some pulled together ice hut plans to work from.
Want to bring your own boat? You can launch it locally at Sopher's Landing, 1048 Sopher's Landing Road, (705) 687-8910 and moor it on the dock at the cottage. The dock will be in the water from May thru October (weather permitting)
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Want to rent a boat? Contact Muskoka Wharf Marine
Want an old pro to show you around Sparrow Lake? Fancy having someone with nearly 30 years experience of fishing in Sparrow Lake show you around the best places? Organise a fishing charter with Redline Outdoors
Need fishing advice? Visit the Tourism Bracebridge site for some great advice on ice fishing equipment and tips for beginners.
Got a fishing license? Don't forget to get your fishing license.
Need Supplies?

Visit Fishing in Ontario for other supplies
Visit Ellwood Epps Sporting Goods shop nearby

Catching Dinner at the Cottage

Ever wondered what fish are edible? Many people catch their meals at the cottage. Check out the Ministry of Natural Resources Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish. You'll find Sparrow Lake listed under the "Southern Ontario Inland Lakes" section.
Ever wondered how to cook wildlife? The Ontario Conservation Officer's Association has recently released a new cookbook. Get a copy of the cookbook here.

Happy angling!

What's the Water Depth in Sparrow Lake?

Sparrow Lake is a shallow, fresh water lake and is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway. The lake is about 1.5 kilometres wide and 7 kilometres long. It has an average depth of about 4 metres and a maximum depth of 12 metres.

Visit the Angler's Atlas for more statistics.

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Humans were given memories so "that we might have roses in December"

-- J.M. Barrie

Celebrate and commemorate your time in Muskoka.
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In summary...

- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Star gazing Hot Tub!
- 2 Living Rooms
- 2 Stone Fireplaces
- Huge kitchen
- Wrap around deck
- Waterfront, dock,

- Canoe, pedal boat++
- 2 acres with forests
- Private and quiet
- Nature-lover's dream
- 1.5 hrs from Toronto
- Fast wireless internet

- Nintendo Wii
- And so much more...

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