Guiding
Guiding
Fishing Wolseley Bay and the French River

James has been improving our Guests’ experience at Wolseley Lodge for more than 8 years! His passion since a young boy has always been in the great outdoors, more specifically for fishing. The thrill of reeling in a big fish, no matter the species, and never knowing what you’re going catch, got him hooked.

James grew up in Southern Ontario where the many lakes in the vicinity, including Lake Ontario, meant endless species to target. This never stopped him from traveling anywhere for the next big bite. Today he says he is living in paradise, just a short drive from the French River, in the town of Alban, with his wife and two beautiful daughters. Living so close to the French River has allowed him to study and learn the vast sections of the French over the years. His expertise ensures his time spent on the water is as productive as possible.

Many grateful and satisfied clients describe James as “talented”, “passionate”, “very friendly”, “professional” and “highly skilled”.

Fishing Guide Rates & Boat Rentals
Half-Day & Full-Day Packages
Here are some of the services James offers.

As a Guest of Wolseley Lodge on one of our Fishing or Meal Plan Packages we have half day and full day options. These Rates apply in either our rental boat (included in these plans) or in your private boat.

Half days (4 hours) typically 8 am to noon or 4:30 to 8:30 are $225 plus HST for the first two Guests. Each additional Guest is $25 each plus HST.

Full days (8 hours) typically 8 am to 4 pm are $325 plus HST for the first two Guests. Each additional Guest is $25 each plus HST.

Guests on our Housekeeping Plan can enjoy James’ services as explained and priced above and rent one of our boats. Rates for our boats are:

James is also available in his own fully equipped fishing boat. A full day (8 hours) for up to 3 guests is $475 plus HST. All gear and live bait is included.

Boat ½ Day
7am–1pm / 1–8pm
Daily
16’ Legend, Swivel Seats, 25 HP
Live well
$100 $180
16’ Pontoon 25 HP
LW GPS FF
$130 $225
22’ Pontoon 60 HP
LW GPS FF
$200 $350
24’ Pontoon 50 HP
GPS FF
$190 $320
Scenic 2-Hour Pontoon Tours
Sight Seeing Tours
For the months of July, August & September we are pleased to offer two hour Sight Seeing Tours with James in one of our comfortable Pontoon boats (subject to availability). Enjoy breath taking scenery while traveling through one of the designated Canadian Heritage Rivers that fur traders and loggers used during the 1600s. Experience unspoiled wilderness and the natural splendor of the French River.

Up to 4 guests is $250 plus HST in a 16’ Pontoon and up to 10 guests is $350 plus HST in a 22’ or 24’ Pontoon.