CANADIAN OUTDOOR CARD MAILED TO U.S. FISHERMEN IN 2010

Hi,
Roger and I want to remind all of our old customers and new ones to remember to bring your newly issued Canadian Outdoor Card with you that you received in the mail this year. This is what the extra $9.00 fee was for. You must present it when deciding on which license you are buying for your fishing vacation this year. We will then put the correct sticker on the back of your card which is good for 3 years. A new sticker must be put on the back for each current year and then you are ready to go fishing. That is all there is to it!
For those who didn't apply for a license last year, we will make sure you fill out the correct forms and you will receive the Outdoor Card by mail for the next year. The extra cost is $9.00 no exceptions. If you forget your card or lose it,  I am afraid you will have to fill out the forms again and pay the $9.00 once more. A license cannot be issued without it. Please do not forget your card.     
Roger and I are looking forward to old friends returning and meeting new ones. If we can be of any help in arranging your short getaway or two week vacation, please do not hesitate to call us using our toll free number 1-877-295-6850

BOAT OPERATOR'S CARD

You have probably heard about the Operator's Card that came into effect last September. Many people do not know that the card is NOT required to rent boats, only if you own a boat. If you have taken the exam and passed, great! If not, we will take you through a 15 point check list covering the operation of the boat, safety items and any local hazards.
You will have a copy with you during the rental, in case you need to show it and I keep a copy at the dock office.
We will have the four 15HP boats in the water by April 17th to get an early start on the crappie. All boats, including the pontoons, will be in the water by May 1st.
Call us toll-free at 1-877-295-6850 to reserve a boat.
Roger

BOAT AND COTTAGE RENTALS

WE ARE NOW BOOKING FOR THE SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL 2010 SEASON.
CONTACT JILL OR ROGER AT 1-877-295-6850
COMFORTABLE COTTAGES FOR FISHING PARTIES AND FAMILIES. BOAT RENTALS AVAILABLE BY DAY OR WEEK. COTTAGES MIN. 2 NIGHT RENTAL 

Ice fishing over for the first winter

I am looking out over Rice Lake today. It is a beautiful sight with the sun shinning. The ice looks grey in many places. Water is showing just outside Sugar Island as it is starting to break up near the Indian River current. The fishing huts have been pulled off and just a few people are still fishing through the ice. However, the ice usually hangs around until the week after Easter. We are completing our cottage #11 renovation in time for Walleye opener May 8th . Every year we renovate one of our cottages. 11 out of 12 have now been renovated. We are also purchasing ANOTHER 24 ft pontoon this year SPECIFICALY for Fishing Parties. It is still snow white as we look across to Sugar Island, but we can feel Spring coming. We will be starting our daily boat rentals early this year due to the New Fishing Regulations.  Our 15hp should be in the water by April 17th. As you all know Rice Lake is the best lake for blue gill, black crappie and pumpkin seed. Walleye Opening is May 8th. You should be booking your boat and cottage now.We are filling up fast for Walleye Opening Weekend. Whispering Pines is close to Toronto only 20 minutes south of Peterborough so a days fishing is easy to do. We sell fishing licenses and bait. Please call ahead to order bait. Use our toll free #1-877-295-6850 to order your bait, book your cottage rental or reserve a daily rental boat and motor.     

Up to date regulations for fishing on Rice Lake in 2010

Additional Angling Opportunities - Boat Rentals start Sat. April 17th 2010

Beginning Jan. 1st 2010 we have extended seasons for your fishing pleasure on Rice Lake only 1 and a 1/ 2 hours from Toronto Ontario, 20 minutes from Peterborough to Whispering Pines Cottages and Boat and Motor rentals by day or week. Boat rentals start April 17th this year.

There is now New Year Round open season for sunfish, yellow perch, black crappie. Black crappie and bluegill are recent additions to the fish communities of Zone 17. Along with yellow perch and pumpkinseed, these four species are available in high numbers and can provide additional fishing opportunities.
Extended fall seasons for bass and muskie, closes Dec.16th

Excellent angling opportunities are available for bass (largemouth and smallmouth) and muskie in terms of the size and number of fish. Bass and muskie productivity in Rice Lake is high and it is expected that climate change will benefit these species through warmer wateres and a longer growing season. The late fall period offers some of the best bass and muskie fishing opportunities.

Changes to Walleye Regulations

Limit of 4 walleye,

Conservation license holders have a limit of 1, they must be between 35-50cm (13.8 and 19.7 in.

Looking forward to seeing our old customers and developing new ones this year! Roger