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Walleye and muskie fishing in the heart of French River Provincial Park
Bear’s Den Lodge is a nature lodging, fishing, hunting & fishing and big game hunting outfitter in the heart of French River, On. It offers 4 lodgings (up to 9 guests) and 3 lakes. Featured species: Northern pike, Walleye and Muskellunge.
Bear’s Den Lodge is located in French River, Ontario. The closest service town is Alban.
Species on the territory
Fishing stay including double occupancy lodging, home-cooked meals, a motorboat with daily gas, and worms.
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Lodgings
4 cabins available in French River, ON.
Fully equipped self-catered cottage featuring a full kitchen, 4-piece private bathroom, electric heating, and a gas BBQ on the deck.
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Two-bedroom self-catered cottage with an equipped kitchen, full bathroom, electric heat, and outdoor gas BBQ.
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Spacious three-bedroom cottage ideal for groups, equipped with a kitchen, electric heat, and a deck with BBQ.
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Comfortable lodging in the main lodge featuring modern facilities, American Plan dining, Wi-Fi access, and a mobile signal booster.
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Waters
3 water bodies in the French River region, with the species, packages and cabins tied to each one.
Lake
Georgian Bay is accessible on guided day trips from the lodge for trophy fishing and adventure tours.
River
The French River flows 110 kilometers from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay. It offers exceptional fishing for walleye, muskie, northern pike, crappie, and bass.
River
The Pickerel River is located in the lodge area and offers trophy fishing for walleye, northern pike, muskie, and bass.
Hunting and fishing
The following fish species can be caught at Bear’s Den Lodge, French River, ON: Northern pike, Walleye, Muskellunge.
The following game species can be hunted at Bear’s Den Lodge, French River, ON: Black bear.
Getting there
2870J Hartley Bay Rd., Alban
Bear’s Den Lodge is located approximately 3.5 hours north of Toronto in the Alban area of Ontario. To get there, take Hartley Bay Road (2870J Hartley Bay Rd). The final access to the site is by boat or floatplane, providing a true wilderness arrival in the heart of the French River territory.
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Located in the heart of French River Provincial Park, Bear’s Den Lodge is a historic family-run establishment founded in 1925. The outfitter offers all-inclusive packages with home-cooked meals or fully-equipped self-catering cabins. It is a renowned destination for walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, and bass fishing, as well as black bear hunting. Guests have access to 14 and 16-foot aluminum boats equipped with 15 to 25 hp motors, with canoes and fish finders also available for rent.
The lodge is set within French River Provincial Park in Northeastern Ontario. The territory encompasses the French River Delta, the Pickerel River, and extends to Georgian Bay. This wild sector offers a rich hydrographic network framed by the region's signature wilderness forests. The remote access, reachable only by boat or floatplane, preserves the site's tranquility and provides direct access to fishing and hunting zones in a pristine natural environment.
Frequently asked questions
Bear’s Den Lodge offers: Nature Lodging, Fishing, Hunting & fishing, Big Game Hunting. The species found on the territory are Northern pike, Walleye, Muskellunge.
4 lodgings are available on the territory, hosting up to 9 guests.
Bear’s Den Lodge is located approximately 3.5 hours north of Toronto in the Alban area of Ontario. To get there, take Hartley Bay Road (2870J Hartley Bay Rd). The final access to the site is by boat or floatplane, providing a true wilderness arrival in the heart of the French River territory.
Bear’s Den Lodge is located in French River, On.
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