Georgian bay musky record book

I grew up on the muskoka lakes inland lakes that eventually flow to georgian bay via the moon river and took to fishing at a very young age, fishing off the dock with my father and younger brother james. This data includes musky historical records from 1961 1994 with a 5 year gap in record when the lodge was not in operation. Beausoleil island is the largest of a cluster of 59 islands that make up the georgian bay islands national park. The muskie world will forever chide dan jacobson for not bothering to measure. Lawrence river, georgian bay, the manitou, kentucys famous dale hollow, minnesotas explosive leech lake, the muskie rich waters of wisconsin. Apr 02, 2021 these facts were borne out to me once again as i reread his recently published 2015, great book on fishing the bay and one mans story of spending 120 days of a single season chasing a record muskie there. Apr 03, 2021 dadson blade baits are custom handmade musky bucktails made by georgian bay musky guide johnny dadson. It was caught in georgian bay s blackstone harbour and weighed 65lbs and measured 58 in length with 30. April 17 18 we will showcase the best of canadian muskie waters and the organization that works hard to help these great fisheries. Many anglers strongly believe that big water equals big fish. Our mission is to bring you the best musky gear under one roof. The largest musky captured by mills musky guide service to date is a 56 x 27 inch, 50. There are plenty of bass holes where largemouth and smallmouth like to hide, while perch, pike, crappie, and lake whitefish can all be found in abundance, too.

The thousand islands, georgian bay, lake of the woods. Here are a few of the most recent additions to whet your appetite. In the summer you can enjoy the park by taking the day tripper from honey harbour in order to enjoy cycling and hiking on the main island. Librairie stjeanbaptiste portes 19h30 ariane 20h00 georgian bay 21h00 contribution volontaire.

Its no more or less important than the south carolina state record musky or the idaho state record musky. Tough fishing conditions force us to down size our lures and speed up o. I am currently taking orders by paypal or through email transfer at email protected. The biggest muskies come from huge waters in the northern regions, where. The record muskie caught in canada is listed at 58 in length and weighing 65 pounds. Dec 03, 2014 after quickly documenting his catch, jezioro revived and released his world record musky back into the tygart.

At no time did gary think of keeping this muskie, so he immediately began. Male muskies rarely reach 40 inches in length, so the biggest fish are always the. Bay of quinte in lake ontario, and georgian bay in lake huron have produced. Musky by larry ramsell the largest musky caught in 26 years is ken obriens 65.

The monster fish is also a new ontario and canadian record. The muskymarket features musky related products from baits to books and everything inbetween. This is perhaps the most peculiar reason a new record book muskie is. If you have faith in that adage, and youre a muskie fisherman, then georgian bay should be the place to catch the next world record. In 1983 bill hamblin author of 120 days caught his very first musky from georgian bay.

Torontos ken obrien caught the great fish on october 16, 1988, in georgian bay s blackstone harbour, moon river basin. It was not an uncommon experience some years ago to catch this species weighing up to and. Aug 25, 1993 an alltackle record might be in lac seul, and also in lake hurons georgian bay. The obrien fish is considered the ontario record muskie, that has. One mans quest hunting giant muskies on georgian bay.

There comes a time in every mans life when the thing to do is go fishing. My guiding career began on the winnipeg river in minaki north of lotw in the mid 1970s. Georgian bay is proven to deliver fast growing fish species due to the excellent water quality, bait and shelter conditions. From our resort on georgian bay you can go fishing for a number of different species of fish, including bass, walleye, muskie, trout, pike and more weve got them all. Sep 26, 2007 some muskie anglers think both fish should be scratched from the record books in favor of a welldocumented 65pound fish caught by ken obrien of toronto in canadas georgian bay in 1988. In 1989, art barefoot caught a 59 lb 11 oz french river musky which set a new record for the 14 pound lineclass world record and still remains today. New musky book announcements, contests ontario fishing.

Michigan monster has muskie anglers checking the record books. Musky was caught in georgian bay s moon river area just south of parry sound and record walleye have come from the bay as well. In 1981 my brother and i discovered the local lacustrian musky population and proceeded to lay a severe beating on them until about 1995 when i succumbed to the natural progression of musky fishing. Ontario fishing, georgian bay fishing charters, fish species in. There are few places quite as diverse as georgian bay in north america, with plenty of prized fish calling these waters home. In fact, many believe that there are a reasonable number of big muskies that may never have seen bait. So downstream i headed, to the famed moon river area of georgian bay. The two of them just wanted to be the greatest muskie fishing pair of their time. Ken obriens 65pound georgian bay goliath is the current muskie record book holder, but many say it is only a matter of time before an even bigger fish. But for every georgian bay that tops a list of record holding muskies, there are a half a dozen other bodies of water with similar potential. We work with vendors from the smallest backyard boutiques to the biggest brands. Musky was caught in georgian bays moon river area just south of parry sound and record walleye have come from the bay as well. Muskiefirst worldfamous or legendary muskie hotspots.

Toronto accountant ken obrien landed a 65pound, 58inch muskie while fishing georgian bay s blackstone harbor on oct. Habitat loss leaves future of georgian bays trophy muskie fishery in. Vermilion bay lodge owner gord bastable sits in front of a wooden replica of the biggest muskie caught in eagle lake a 61pounder edward walden caught in 1940. The words muskie, musky or muskellunge are derived from the cree indian word maashkinoozhe, which means ugly pike.

Obrien caught the muskie during a fun muskie fishing match, and. River monsters season premiere filmed in vermilion bay. The obrien fish is one of probably 30 or 35 different individual state or provincial records. The story goes that it was kens first time muskie fishing.

Aug 12, 2020 several muskies have made a run at the world record, but none have yet managed to topple the nearly 70yearold reign of cal johnsons 67pound 8ounce freak. History proves that georgian bay can turn out tankers. Jacobson broke every ruleofthumb in the muskie book. Boat access waterfront island cottage georgian bay. The study, which compared spray s known height and the fish s reported 63.

Apr 28, 2005 the state record muskie which has become a source of controversy is listed by the national freshwater fishing hall of fame in hayward as a 69pound, 11ounce fish. The possibilities of catching walleye, world record muskie, big pike, and even lake trout are all within a few miles of any launch point. Georgian bay musky charters offers a regular day package for one or two people. French river, georgian bay, ontario, canada ontarios french river is the noted for its very large musky. Georgian bay islands national park is located just off the shores from honey harbour and midland.

Now is the time for record muskies water and woods. You will have the musky fishing experience of a lifetime with legendary musky guide kyle garon. As for muskie fishing aspirations, i absolutely believe the waters of green bay can produce muskie of record book potential, maina said. I am delighted to announce the publication of my new book 120 days one mans quest hunting giant muskies on georgian bay. If you love muskie fishing in canada, you wont want to miss this blockbuster virtual event.

By way of example, casselman points to the 61pound georgian bay. Poole related the following about a huge, supposed 125 pound musky from georgian bay. Almost all of the fish action happened in the first 2. Feb 11, 2016 120 days one mans quest hunting giant muskies on georgian bay 9x6. Do muskies get that big ohio huskie muskie club, inc. Since that time, i have traveled and fished with many teachers on many waters from cave run pmtt to georgian bay, to the kawartha lakes, to the mighty st. Although just about all of georgian bay and its connecting waters harbor big muskies, lets concentrate on the two major hot spots. After quickly documenting his catch, jezioro revived and released his world record musky back into the tygart. Custom packages and gift certifiacates available on request. By way of example, casselman points to the 61pound georgian bay muskie caught in 2001 by martin williamson. Long legged lake still holds the ontario record for the hybrid tiger musky. Musky was caught in georgian bay s moon river area just south of parry sound and record walleye have come from the bay.

The greatest musky sport fishing adventure on southern georgian bay slobland charters. Come see for yourself why georgian bay is a world class musky fishery. The bay has already yielded plenty of big fish, with ken obriens 65pound i. Martin williamson 617 2000 georgian bay, on never weighed. Mar 28, 2021 the cover of his book is a photograph of a point of land in blackstone harbour canadian spelling,so we will have a look there. This impressive 29pound catch and release earned jezioro the mens 6kilogram 12pound tippet class record, and the bragging rights of having caught the heaviest musky on a fly ever recorded by the igfa. I had gone all over the musky world, including all of the other areas of the georgian bay and finally last year. Reports of 50inch muskie are common on georgian bay, which. Recordsetting muskellunge are a hard fish to catch, and often leave. An early fall day out on infamous georgian bay chasing the the worlds biggest muskie.

Georgian bay fishing vacations, fishing getaways ontario. Common northern pike will fall in the 18 to 40 range while the typical muskie caught will be in the 40 to 50 range. The cover of his book is a photograph of a point of land in blackstone harbour canadian spelling,so we will have a look there. Ninth post, december, 4, 20, the importance of good electronics in musky fishing good electronics like fishfinders and chartplotters are needed, not so important in finding the musky themselves but using your g.

John casselman, former senior fisheries research scientist with the ontario ministry of natural resources believes the next record musky will. An alltackle record might be in lac seul, and also in lake hurons georgian. Jun 11, 2011 the fishing trip to the georgian bay was fun to say the least. Musky guide georgian bay musky charters online georgian bay is known for giant musky and many experts say that georgian bay is where the next world record will come from. The world record muskie alliance hired a canadian company to analyze photographs of spray s muskie the mount of it was destroyed in a fire in 1959. Georgian bay, a haven for americas favorite game fish. New visitors to the lodge can book either a halfday or full day fishing trips of up to five, includin. Most musky fanatics outside the state of wisconsin believe that ken obriens 65 pound musky from georgian bay should be the all tackle world record. Sep, 2018 the ontario muskie record is held by ken obrien with a 58 muskie caught in 1988. This fish was captured in 1987 and if you compare the pictures of this fish to the other supposed records, youll understand the discrepancy. The 7 best waters to catch a trophy muskie outdoor life. Spence petros, editor of fishing facts magazine, said lac seul. The american angler, published in 1864 by thaddius norris, mr. This is a fly fishing only trip, 910 wt rods required with floating and sinking shooting head lines, custom single strand steel leaders and all musky flies supplied.

Dec 02, 2009 the next fish in line for the record from the igfa perspective would be a welldocumented 65pound muskie caught by ken obrien of toronto in canadas georgian bay in 1988. Muskie lures, muskie products, musky how to videos, musky articles, musky clothing and much more. Muskie are indigenous to north america but generally many lakes with muskie south of the great lakes are lakes where muskie have been introduced and in many cases have not had time to evolve to suit their environment, whether that. For a brief time the water from lake huron and georgian bay. Your guide to fishing in south georgian bay from rivers and streams to georgian bay, no matter which type of freshwater angler you are, there is a pictureperfect place to go. Michigan monster has muskie anglers checking the record. Due to our high volume of repeat clients, we are not able to book any new clients for 2021. These facts were borne out to me once again as i reread his recently published 2015, great book on fishing the bay and one mans story of spending 120 days of a single season chasing a record muskie there. If thats not enough, until november 30th when the season closes, south east georgian bay has some of the best smallmouth bass fishing anywhere in the province. Torontos ken obrien caught the great fish on october 16, 1988, in georgian bays blackstone harbour, moon river basin. We landed a couple of decent muskies with the biggest being 49.

Lawrence river, georgian bay, the manitou, kentucys famous dale hollow, minnesotas explosive leech lake, the muskie rich waters of. Apr 28, 2016 georgian bay now holds the muskie record, with a 65pounder caught in 1988. Georgian bay is known for giant musky and many experts say that georgian bay is where the next world record will come from. Georgian bay is a huge body of water with great potential and lots of unexplored waters. Georgian bay reports muskie fishing news, images, and videos. According to bill, the photo features the point off of which ken obrien caught his canadian record, 65pound musky.