Pointe au Baril is a town in The Archipelago township in Canada’s Ontario province. It is part of the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay, on top of being a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This area is known for its surreal beauty which makes it a wonderful destination for outdoor activities. The beautiful waters of Georgian Bay offer abundant scope for boating, camping and sport fishing.
Pointe au Baril Lighthouse has a long and interesting history, dating back to the 19th century. It is open to tourists during the summer season. Above all, Pointe au Baril attracts keen anglers, especially those looking for northern pike and walleye. If you are a fishing enthusiast planning a visit to Pointe au Brail, it is essential to look for suitable accommodation. Read on for our list of the top fishing lodges in Pointe au Baril, Canada.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and a location with easy access to fishing spots. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Waterfront cottage with excellent views (from USD 294)
This luxurious cottage is located on a small channel in Georgian Bay and is a part of 10,000 islands. The serene location is ideal to enjoy excellent views of the water and gorgeous fall colours in autumn. Guests can easily access activities such as hiking, fishing and cross-country skiing from here.
Two kayaks are stocked in the house. In addition, keen anglers can rent a 12-ft (3.66-m) fishing boat which can accommodate two people. The Pointe au Baril area is known for pike and walleye fishing, so you can try your luck here.
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the host was very accommodating and friendlythe owners were extremely helpful and we were able to check in/out with absolute easeowners followed up to ensure our stay was good
2. A-frame cabin on a private island (from USD 375)
This secluded cabin is located on Rogan Islands which sits 20 ft (6.10 m) above Georgian Bay. You can sit out on the large deck to enjoy gorgeous water views. Additionally, two kayaks and one canoe are available on the property for those looking to explore the surrounding waters.
You can swim or fish right off the dock where the water is clean and deep. The Pointe au Baril area is famous for pike fishing and you may catch a few here.
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the cabin was very comfortable with lots of water toys - kayaks and paddle boardthe kitchen was fully stocked which made preparing meals easyspent a week with family and friends at rogan island and had a great time excellent cottage and facilitiesRead more reviewsCleanliness:
the cottage is clean well organized and very comfortable and homeygreat swimming off the dock - water is clean and deep
3. Water-facing cottage (from USD 765)
This cottage is a good choice if you are looking for a relaxed vacation by the water. It is a 3,000-sq. ft. (278.71-sq m) home with a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi and fully stocked bathrooms. This property has more than 400 ft (121.92 m) of waterfront and a great view of Georgian Bay and surrounding lands.
The clean waters abound with many types of fish such as northern pike and bass. Keen fishermen can fish, rent a boat and explore the many fishing delights offered.
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we rented a boat right next door (3 minute walk) at pleasant cove resort
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4. Georgian Bay Island Retreat (from USD 349)
This beautiful cottage located on Bonnie Island is reachable by a water taxi or a boat from Sturgeon Bay Marine. The wide decks and floor-to-ceiling windows will allow you to enjoy beautiful views all around you. The cottage has a sandy beach with about 240 ft (73.15 m) of waterfront.
Though towels are stocked in the home, guests are required to bring their own bed linens. Being dog-friendly, you can fish for northern pikes and bass with your fur babies in the waters of Georgian Bay.
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this cottage was very clean and offered a wide variety of kitchen utensils and amenities bbq utensils etcthe kitchen in fully stocked with most items and it was very easy to prepare foodsCleanliness:
it was very clean and had a fully equipped kitchen to prepare mealsHost:
the boat launch at sturgeon bay marine was easy with very helpful employeesdeborah was helpful throughout our stay and in the lead up to our tripvery helpful the inside was more than pleasingwhich is always very helpful so that people don’t need to bring them from homeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location and outside space is a very relaxing warm and cozy atmosphere
5. Harris Lake Cottage (from USD 152)
This beautiful home is located on a 1.50-ac (0.61-ha) property on Harris Lake. The beautiful dock is great to lounge on in the sun during the day or watch the stars from at night.
Harris Lake is known for walleye fishing. For those looking to get out on the water, a canoe is provided by the hosts or boats can be rented from the nearby dock. The house has a grill, so you can have a barbecue party with your catch.
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great for swimming and canoeing huge dock and deck for relaxing by the waterexcellent cottage lots of space rooms and beds are amazing great views swimming and fishingcottage itself was so clean and all the furniture and beds is almost brand newnice and close to the c trail and plenty of room in the drive for a snowmobile trailerCleanliness:
the house is clean and the bed is firm which we likebeautiful clean cottage on a spectacular lakeHost:
owner very responsive to questionsthe host is very nice and helpfulgreat great host in terms of flexibility service and always responding in the shortest timethey are attentive and responsive hosts who want to ensure their guests have a good timeashfaqul and his family were extremely accommodating and helpful all throughout the stayRead more reviewsLocation:
we highly recommend staying at this locationits proximity to provincial parks also provides additional hiking and paddling opportunitiesoverall we really enjoyed staying in this placegreat place to stay plenty of room great grounds
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6. Charming cottage across a park (from USD 884)
This cottage is located across Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park, on one of the inlets of Georgian Bay. The cottage can be accessed by road as well as water and guests can park their cars on the premises. The rental includes an aluminium fishing boat with a 15-hp (11.18-kW) motor.
Sturgeon Bay Marine is located near this cottage and boat rentals are available here. You can also stock up on your fishing needs and chat with the locals about the best angling places. The waters here are home to northern pike, walleye and bass, so it is great fun to cast your pole here.
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fireplace in muskoka room nice touchplenty of room for a large group and the water was so warm even in early junehuge dining room table inside and outside as wellCleanliness:
and also clean - the cleanest cottage we have been to in a long timeit was very clean and well stocked with great amenities indoor and outHost:
great comms with owners throughouthosts are responsive and highly informativestephen and valeriya are gracious hosts as wellstephen and lera are great hosts - very responsive and easy to deal with for any questionsthe place is absolutely unreal stephen and valeriya are great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is wonderful-beautiful setting and easy access to the park beach via kayakit is the perfect place for a big family gathering or trip with friendsgreat place everything you need for a family vacationwe had a great kick-off to summer with a week this wonderful place clean and very spaciousgenerally recommend this place
7. Roomy cottage with a private beach and dock (from USD 295)
When here, you might end up spending most of your time on the 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq m) deck admiring the beautiful views of Sturgeon Bay. You can also use the kayaks stored in the house to explore the bay. The home has Wi-Fi, so you can still be in touch with family and friends back home. For indoor fun, there is a game room with a ping-pong table and dartboard.
Those who are here to fish can rent a boat from the nearby marina or cast a line from the dock. northern pike and walleye can usually be found in the waters here.
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the couches and chairs were clean and really comfortableall four kids loved that you could jump of the dock to swim or just to fishCleanliness:
the bunkie was great - the fresh cedar smelled amazing and it was clean comfortable and bug-freethe bathroom was really nice - the tub and shower was clean and brand newthe house was very clean and stocked with everything from cups towels kitchen utensils to moviesit was clean well equipped and in a beautiful locationthe kitchen was well-equipped nicely laid out for family gatherings and cleanHost:
derek was an excellent hostderek was the most thoughtful host and very quick to respond with any questionsthe marina staff were very friendly and happy to take us across the bayderek was a great host and helped out with any and all questionsderek is an amazing host and made sure we had everything we neededRead more reviewsLocation:
a great place to stay
Catch a lot of fish at Pointe au Baril
Pointe au Baril is known for its pike fishing and if you get here at the right time, you may even land a few big ones. The list above will help you book accommodation that has access to good fishing spots.
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