At
Peck's
Marina you can stop in for a delicious meal, spend a few
days fishing, moor with us for the season or stay in our motel in a
scenic sheltered harbour with golf courses, camping and a waterslide
nearby. Visit our Boat Sales and Brokerage pages if you are
looking to buy or sell a boat. Peck's Marina is located in the
heart of the 1000 Islands, with hundreds of miles of lock free cruising
and beautiful island parks to visit. Whether you're looking for a great
cruising base or a quiet place to get away for a few days, you can't
beat Peck's Marina! We also offer boat rentals as well as gas, propane,
pump-outs, ice, cruising guides and charts.
Lion Motel
The end of your journey will be well accomodated at the Lion Motel, with
it's picturesque view of the St. Lawrence River and the famous Long
Sault (pronounced as sue) Parkway and its beaches. For over twenty five
years, the Lion Motel has been a favourite stay for bird watchers,
boaters, campers, golfers, fishermen, business & leisure travellers
alike. Our Motel is situated with the United States being just ten
minutes away, the Historical Upper Canada Village and neighbouring towns
with their own intrinsic value's, including the city of Cornwall all
within ten to twenty minutes away. We are a family run business and have
offered to newcomers and to all those who have stayed or continue to
come back year after year - a family welcome.
Bridgeisland
Motel & R.V Park is at the heart of the world famous 1000
Islands on St. Lawrence River. It is a dream place for families, friends
and couples to get away from hectic days. The natural landscape and
facilities have attracted fishing, hunting and scuba diving lovers,
whereas boat launching and docking are available. Surrounded by
beautiful scenery, the 40km hiking/biking path will take you to 1000
Islands Bridge to the States to the west, and the historical
city-Brockville to the east. 1000 Islands cruises, Charity Casino are
only minutes away. With the view of 1000 Islands, Bridge Island Motel
provides comfortable cottages and cozy rooms for artists, travelers and
people who love outdoor activities. R.V. Park and camp ground are also
available. Grocery, souvenir, firewood, fishing and hunting licenses are
at your finger tips. Coffee and snacks are served here.
St. Lawrence River, Ontario portion
The St. Lawrence River is a massive and quite impressing river,
especially on the Ontario side! This river is quite challenging as it
has very strong water currents and is deeper and wide then your average
Ontario river. There are various charming villages that you will be able
to find along the St Lawrence River valley but they tend to be spread
further apart which makes for an excellent isolated and serene day out
in town and in the water.
This truly spectacular river is world renowned. It is about 775 miles
long and flows freshwater that derives from the Great lakes until it
reaches its drop off point in the Atlantic Ocean. There are dozens of
small islands that can be found all throughout the St. Lawrence River
which has been affectionately coined as the Thousand Islands which
happens to also be one of the best areas in the river to go fishing. The
St. Lawrence River has been blessed with many species of fish including
the following: the Black Bass, the Northern Pike, the Walleye, the
Trout, the Muskie, the Kings, the Rainbow trout, the Chinook salmon, the
coho Salmon, the smallmouth bass and the largemouth bass.
Fishing charters and guides are available almost year round but the
majority of them operate between the months of April to November on the
St Lawrence River in Ontario. There is no ice fishing during the winter
months and fishers respect the spawning and rearing season of the fish
during the earlier months of the year. The most popular fishing months
are June, July and August. Charters and guides leave from various
destinations along the St. Lawrence River including Port Hope, 1000
Islands and Brockville.
For the experienced fisher who has a preference as to what he would like
to catch, there are specialized charters for the different species of
fish according to their season. From June to September, this is the best
time of the year to pick up trout and Salmon in the St. Lawrence River.
The Bass, Muskie, walleye and northern Pike can be found from September
to November. If you are particularly interested in the Northern Pike and
the Walleye, then you can come as early as May to fish for them, since
their fishing season begins in May and really begins to pick up in June.
If you are a Muskie fisher then fall is the time to go. The best month
to fish for these guys is in October.
Fishing in the St. Lawrence River is most definitely going to be a fun
and wild experience. The challenges it poses is certainly one of its
highlights among others. Many fishers go purely for the experience while
others are interested in the “Big” catches from these wild waters. Other
fishermen enjoy the panoramic beauty and tranquility that this immense
river has to offer.
