Looking to try Lake Simcoe

[MILLERMANKT]

Howdy all,
I'm looking at planning a trip to Lake Simcoe this year. Does anyone have a recomendation for a place to rent a hut? I will be taking my 13 yr. old. ( poss. a friend or 2 also). Never been up there and have been saying for years that I'd like to try it. Something different to try. I've looked at a few on the internet,but was wondering if anyone has any experience or a place to recomend. Live in WNY. Any help would be appreciated. Thanx !!!!

[MikePike]

Might want to try the ontario section of IS. probably get some help there. 

[Indiana_Lou]

Millermank, A gentleman and I that I met on this site went there last year. He might have more particulars but we fished by Keswick,Ont which is on the S.E. lower corner of Lake Simcoe. We stayed at the NewMarket inn about 15mi south of where we fished. The accommodations were decent but their heaters were a little cool for the -15 degree temperatures! We used a baitshop in Keswick that offered a charter to a three-man ice shanty for $30/day/man. That included trans. and bait (minnows). in a heated hut. E-mail me if you want additional info. Hope this helps.Lou
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[icejunky]

I have only made one trip up to Simcoe, and I did get much myself. But Cooks bay seems to be a nice entry point. It's the shallow portion of the lake and is good early in the year and late in the season. Good luck.

Also read the new IF magazine Ice Issue it has a write up on Simcoe and some good entry points.

[samson]

fished cooks bay of lake simcoe alot last season for perch, still has good numbers but not as many jumbos as previous seasons.  u can also go for pike at first ice in cooks bay and the main lake is good for lakers and whitefish.

try these two sites
www.ontariofishing.net
www.fishontario.com

the latter has list of hut operators for ontario.

happy fishing

ps. forgot to mention this site as well

http://www.lakesimcoe.com/

[BUCKSKI]

Hade a great experience with Yellow Huts, for a 30-40 mph wind, we still caught fish and were quite warm. Reasonable rates, good bait and excellent workers.
Also stayed in new market, there is a closer hotel called the 409 I believe.

[skulldugary]

I was thinking of making the trip this year..Is'nt there a Harry's Bait shop over there that rents shanty's?Anyone have a link or info on this place?

[Tambo]

I'm very familiar with the area, as I spend a tonne of time on Simcoe.  If you;re looking for a guided trip, look to Ice Guidez (iceguidez.com). Don is an amazing guy.  You can also try Whitey at Simcoe Fishing Adventures.  he also runs a B and B.  Very reputable service. 

Also, check out www.lakesimcoe.com

HIH
Tambo

[MILLERMANKT]

Thank you for the info so far. I'd like to finnaly do this after talking about it for so long. But w/ gas prices and such, I figured I'd ask around for some advice. This site seems to be the way to go !!! Thanx again !!!!!

[oakorchardfishking]

FLOYD HALES FISH HUTS
Over 40 years of comfort and safety on Lake Simcoe

Heated transportation
Live bait supplied
Toilets on ice
Propane furnace & lighting
Propane cookstoves
Fully equipped tackle shop
Navigate by GPS
12 & under free, 1 per adult
6 Bombardier's with floatation

Bill or Gale Vieveen
Phone: (705) 426-7415
For more info check out our Web site: www.floydhalesfishhuts .com
Box 449, Beaverton, Ont. L0K 1A0
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For the serious fisherman or a day of family fun call:

Tim Hales Fish Huts on Lake Simcoe.

Day & Night Fishing for Trout, Whitefish & Perch
Live Bait, Minnow Pails & Landing Nets supplied
Heated transportation by Bombardier
GPS & 2-way equipped
Propane heated huts
Outhouse facilities

RR#3, Coc. 7, Beaverton, Ont., L0K 1A0
Info & Reservations: (705) 426-9669
Home (evenings): (705)426-9105
Web site: www3.sympatico.ca/timhales
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 BONNIE BOATS LTD.
Jackson's Point. LAKE TROUT & WHITEFISH. 20 heated huts, bait & tackle. Fishing Lake Simcoe since 1950. Bombardier Taxi Service. (905)722-3862
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CASEY'S FISH HUTS
Lake Simcoe. 20 propane heated 6-man huts with lights. Argo & Bombardier transportation. Bait & Tackle. Restaurant & Lodging. Packages available. (705) 437-1560.
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LUCKY'S SONS ICE HUTS
Prized Lake Trout & Whitefish. NEW propane heated huts. Hottest perch action on Simcoe! 'Almost Lakefront' cafe, LLBO. New propane heated huts. Bait store & equipment rentals. Low rates & group discounts. Cooks Bay, Innisfil. (705) 456-2123 or (705)456-8096 www.simcoeicefishing.c om
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MITCHELL'S FISH HUT RENTALS
Lake Simcoe - Beaverton. Comfort station. Propane furnace. Transportation supplied. Live bait supplied. Bait & tackle available. Night fishing also available. 705-426-9482 (Bookings or inquires call 6pm-9pm. Open at 7am) www.mitchellsfishhuts. com
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TERRY GOY FISH HUT RENTALS
40 years experience. Clean propane heated huts. Bait supplied. Toilets on ice. Fishing off Long Shoal, west side of Lake Simcoe. LAKE TROUT & WHITEFISH. Call Terry Goy at (905) 775-2754. RR#2, Bradford, Ont.
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TALBOTBAIT ICEHUTS ON LAKE SIMCOE
Brechin, 705-426-4042, Web site: www.talbotbait.com, E-mail: talbotbait@aol
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Canning Fish Hut Co. Ltd., Barrie, 705-721-8500
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Dan's Fishing Adventures, Thornton, 705-458-9049
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Dan Hales Fish Huts, Pefferlaw, 705-437-1013, 1-888-525-3474, www.danhalesfishhuts.h omestead.com
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Dave's Fish Huts, Jacksons Point, 905-989-1112 or (winter only) 905-722-3372
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Floyd Hales Fish Huts, Beaverton, 705-426-7415 or 1-800-363-4704
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Gilford Bait and Tackle, 705-456-7672, www.yellowhuts.com
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Hank Heyink, Sutton, 905-722-3718
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Keffer's Fish Hut Rental, Keswick, 905-476-4161
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Kingfisher Ice Fishing, Virginia Beach, 905-722-7224, (W) 705-437-2943
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Lake Simcoe Fishing Adventures, Keswick, 905-476-2652, www.simcoefishingadven tures.com
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Pauleyanna Sports, Stroud, 705-436-2664 or 705-436-2485
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Pefferlaw Fish Huts, 705-437-1890 or 1-800-565-LAKE (5253)
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Steve's Fish Huts, Pefferlaw, 705-426-7800
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The Pines, Oro Station, 705-487-3305
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Truman's Fish Hut Rental, Innisfil, 705-456-4797
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T&T Hut Rentals, Virginia Beach, 905-455-1952
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Two Reel Fishing Huts, Lefroy, 705-456-4788
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[Zgills08]

I have always gone through Caseys Huts.  The man in full of knowledge.  You can spend the night and he sells liciences. a tough find up there.  It's about 2 1/2 hours from North Tonawanda.

[icejunky]

Oak, thanx for all that info, thats great I cut and pasted that list to my computer so I will have it when the time comes. thanx again

[oakorchardfishking]

no sweat... did lots of homework over the years! that was found a while back on a canadian fishing forum and i had it copied and pasted into word to store in my documents!

[JerryofWNY]

I've always fished with Randy out of Port Bolster. The guys who are reputable are usually booked up a few weeks prior to any given weekend so don't wait till the week of your trip to make reservations. On a week day you can often take your pick of operators.

[MILLERMANKT]

Anyone been around any of these places lately ? Looking into booking a weekend at Ice Cabins in mid-Feb w/ a few guys.
Mac..wondering your thoughts, you have had back and forth feelings on these guys on various posts. Just trying to do some homework on this before we go. Please feel free to post comments. Thanx to all !!