Four Season Fishing at Matthews Little Portage Camp
MNR District 11 includes a variety of fish.
In the spring, you'll experience above average fishing success for: Pickerel (Walleye for our American friends).
I started the first Pickerel hatchery on the lake in 1982; since then, the hatchery has introduced one million Pickerel fry into the lake each spring.
The success of this program, over its 43-year history, has definitely put Lake Me-Me-Sagamesing on the map as one of the better lakes to fish for Pickerel.
Bass fishing for the less experienced fisher people is popular during the months of July & Aug.
Lake Trout are naturally in the lake and are avidly sought after by those who know how to fish for them.
Pike are also sought after by those who like to catch Pike. Over the years we've seen many trophy size Pike caught by our clients.
White fish are also present present in the lake but do require special attention to catch them.
Upon your arrival, I'll show you a map of the lake and the location of “probable” good fishing spots. Take the time to learn the lake and the spots I show you; I'm sure you'll find other good fishing spots yourself that I don’t know about, even though I've been here for more than 80 years!
The fishing can prove challenging (as in any body of water) but rewarding.
Take in the peace, relaxation and pure enjoyment of the fishing experience. As most guests tell me, "to catch a fish is purely a bonus" which is also the Camp Philosophy.
The catch & release policy is NOT mandatory, but is highly recommended - MNR District 11 regulations apply.
To keep enough fish for a good Fish Fry IS also highly recommended.
We offer the fishing experience year round
Each season offers & gives a new challenge to our guests.
Spring = Excellent Pickerel Fishing in shallow water
The 2024 opening of fishing season started off with a very good catch.
As of this July first the "CATCHING" continues...
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 Took two to land this one!
As you can guess, too big to be true
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Same size person, smaller size fish but prettier.
Fishermen of all sizes / fish of all sizes
Fall = The same as in the Spring and Summer plus you get to enjoy the beautiful fall colours.
We call this the "Perfect No Bug Season"
This is just an example of what surrounds the Lake |
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Winter = All of the above (good days/slow days). Never a "Bad Day" when you're away from work
Winter fishing is fickle - some days you just can't make them bite.
ICE FISHING Mid-January to mid-March (some winters sooner)
Arrival "any time" Friday/fish on arrival to Sunday/fish departure $350.00 + $50.00 for extra night/day per person.
The price includes Cottage accommodations/Ice hut/Bait/Transportation to and from huts.
We do not supply fishing rods/tip ups, etc.
Extra days accommodations Thursday or Monday $50.00 extra per person
- Same price structure for mid week. Please note that Trout Season does not open until Feb. 15 2023
2020 ice fishing results
husband & wife effort 2020
2019 first-time guest, first day - Jan 12. One pickerel & one trout out of season. Catch & release.
 Winter of 2014 Catch of the day
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 5 of our 4-person ice huts
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2019 opening of trout Season.
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It doesn't matter - Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter...there are lots more where they came from.
Birthday Girl's Present
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This is one way to get to where the fish might be. The favourite means of transportation is by snowmobile.
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To see the smile on a young lad's face, holding up the fish for the family fish fry...gives me a good feeling
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 It's a good start  Sometimes it takes a lot of people to catch a fish |
 Lake Trout are here. You just have to know how to catch them. |
 Not bad for a morning's catch |
 Getting ready to catch the Big One |
 I like the hat, Lisa. The catch look pretty small, but make good eating. |
 This picture is worth showing twice Winter Ice Fishing
Our main ice fishing huts/spots are within walking distance in front of the Camp. Transportation is provided & is always available. The fish huts are propane heated & well maintained. The winter fish pictures of Joe & Natalie say it all...Check them out below!! What can be caught if the fish wish to bite? Also check out our Winter Activities (includes Ice fishing experience video). Book Early and get your choice of dates for the winter. Winter Cottage availability is limited. You will have good days of "catching" and you will have bad days of catching fish in all 4 seasons "BUT" I'm told “A bad day of fishing is better than any day at the office!” |
Ice fishing 2012 by Joe & Natalie one day. This is only an example of what can happen if the fish decide to bite.
This is an example of fish concentration: Thin red lines are fish density / Blue lines are bait fish above, below & mixed in with fish / Solid red is rock bottom
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 Ice fishing 2012 by Joe & Natalie. Same luck can be yours if & when the fish are hungry |
