Bass · Trout · Walleye · Pike · Fly

The water knows
where the fish are.
We know the water.

Half-day and full-day guided trips on the lakes, rivers, and streams we have fished for two decades. Boat, gear, bait, and the spots that work — included. You bring lunch and a license.

Book a day → See trip menu
22
Years guiding
14
Bodies of water
4 fish
Average client
81%
Repeat bookings
§02 / Services

Our menu

The cast, the drift, the bend in the rod.

Every booking starts with a real conversation. We listen first, then we work. No upsells. The price you book is the price you pay.

Fully licensed, insured, and credentialed for what we do.

Bass — Full day

Smallmouth and largemouth on the trolling motor. Topwater dawn, plastics mid-day, jerkbait dusk. Boat, tackle, electronics included.

$485 · 8 hr

Trout — Half day

Stream fly fishing for wild rainbows and brookies. Dry-dropper rig, light tippet, walk-wade. Rod available if you do not have one.

$285 · 4 hr

Walleye — Full day

Trolling crankbaits and drifting jigs on big-water structure. Eaters and tournament-grade trophies both possible.

$525 · 8 hr

Pike — Full day

Casting and trolling for water-wolf pike on the weed edges. Wire leaders, big spoons, jaws-of-life pliers — provided.

$525 · 8 hr

Fly intensive

Half-day fly casting and tying clinic. You leave knowing the roll cast, the reach cast, and three flies that catch fish on our waters.

$295 · 4 hr

Multi-day cabin trip

Three days, two nights at a remote cabin. Boats, all meals, guides on the water both days. Maximum 4 guests.

From $1,895 · 3 days
§03 / The story

About Stillwater

A guide service that fishes
these waters in February too.

Stillwater opened in 2004. Twenty-two years on the same lakes, rivers, and streams. We are on this water in February for ice-out scouting, in July for the thermocline, in October for the fall feed. We know it.

Three guides. All Ontario-licensed. Two carry Restricted Operator (Maritime) for big water. Catch-and-release encouraged on trophy fish, eaters welcome on walleye and panfish.

Boat, electronics, tackle, bait, snacks, water, ice, and the knowledge of where to start — included. You bring lunch and a valid Ontario fishing license (we can sell you one on the dock if needed).

§04 / Guides

Guides

Three guides
worth booking.

Every Stillwater guide spent at least three years fishing solo on our waters before guiding a paying client. Match a guide to your target species — or let us pick.

Marcus Holloway
Director · Bass & walleye
Devon Hayes
Lead · Fly & trout
Maya Lefebvre
Senior · Multi-species
§05 / Recent trips

Recent trips

The water,
recently.

A small slice of recent days on the water. Each shot taken on the trip. No staged photos.

River bend · dawn
Lake at sunrise
Farm pond · golden hr
Mountain stream
§06 / The boats, the gear

The boats, the gear

How we
show up.

Boats kept clean. Tackle organized. Truck loaded the night before. You will not wait for us at the launch.

§08 / FAQ

Common questions

Asked &
answered.

Do I need a fishing license?

Yes, a valid Ontario Outdoors Card and fishing license tag. If you do not have one, let us know — we can sell you a 1-day or 8-day license on the dock.

What if it rains?

We fish in rain. We do not fish in lightning. If weather forces a cancellation, we reschedule at no charge or refund in full.

Do I need to bring tackle?

No. Boat, rods, reels, tackle, bait, and electronics are included. If you have a favourite rod you would like to use, bring it.

Can I keep fish?

Within Ontario regulations — yes. We encourage catch-and-release on trophy bass, pike, and trout. Walleye and panfish for eating is welcome.

§09 / Book a day

Book a day

Pick a date.
Pick a species.

Most trips book 3–8 weeks out. Walk-on days sometimes available for cancellations — call the boathouse if you are flexible.

Call
(555) 123-4567
Email
guides@stillwater-guides.ca
Find us
184 Boathouse Road · Kawartha Lakes · ON · K0M 1A0
Open today
Call (555) 123-4567