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Top fishing guides in Montreal recommended by Freshwater Phil. Catch the fish of your dreams, Big carp, musky, walleye, bass, and northern pike.

As I'm always being asked about fishing guides and guided fishing trips in the Montreal area, particularly the St Lawrence River, I've decided to create a page recommending the best guides I know.

Many people don't have the opportunity to fish as often as they would like. Whether it's the lack of time, a boat, equipment or know how, or if you are visiting / just moved to a new area, paying an experienced fishing guide to show you the ropes is a great way to get started, as well as a worthwhile investment.

Tourist visiting Montreal for business or pleasure can also take advantage of Montreal's great fishing by fishing with fully equipped, knowledgeable and experienced fishing guides.

A guided fishing outing wil typically provide memories that last a lifetime, and makes for a great gift idea for that special angler in your life. Birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor parties or Xmas, gift certificates available as well with most guides.

I have fished with most of the following guides and can attest to them being great guys, as well as highly experienced fishermen. Not that they need my approval, the pics below speak for themselves. They will show you how, when and where to fish, and hopefully put you on to some trophy fish as well.






Mike - Specialty: Giant Musky
Other species: Walleye, Northern pike.





Mike is one of Montreal's top walleye and musky guides. We fished together a number of times, and I was amazed by his 6th sense when it comes to fishing and the outdoors in general. Whether you're looking for record sized muskies on the St Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers, or giant walleyes on Lac St Louis and Bay of Quinte, big salmon on Lake Ontario, Mike is the right fishing guide with the proper equipment to put you on to the fish of your dreams.

Boat specs: 18.5 ft Lund, 200HP Mercury, GPS/sonar.

Techniques: Trolling, casting.

Best time: July thru November for muskies, June/July for salmon, spring and late fall for giant walleye.

All gear and tackle provided.

3 people maximum.

Daily rate: $400 half day, $500 full day, tips welcome.

Contact Mike about a guided fishing trip by clicking here.






Patrick - Specialty: Sturgeon
Other species: Musky, Trout / Salmonids, American shad





Patrick is a multi species fisherman, specializing in various species that inhabit our province. From big salmonids such as landlocked salmon and trout, to monster sturgeons, patrick can put you on to some trophies, as well as show you how it's done properly. He's equally at home fishing for walleye and shad as well.

Boat Specs: 19 foot Lund, 90 HP engine, GPS, sonar.

Techniques: Casting, still fishing , trolling.

Best time: April thru October, depending on open seasons and species targeted.

All gear and tackle provided.

2-4 people, depending on the package.

Daily rates:

Sturgeon (September to October 31st): $600 for 2 or 3 people.

American Shad (end of May - early June):
$500 for 2 people, $600 for 3 people.

Trout/Landlocked Salmon (late April to end of July):
$600 for 2 people, $700 for 3 people, $800 for 4 people.

Musky (August to end of November): $700 for 2 people.

Tips welcome.

Contact Patrick about a guided fishing trip by clicking here.






Mark - Specialty: Trophy walleye
Other species: Bass, Sturgeon, Musky





Mark specializes in fishing for trophy sized walleye, as well as other species in and around the Montreal region.

Boat Specs: Ranger 621 Fisherman (Multi Species) Mercury 250 EFI & Mercury 9.9 kicker

Techniques: Finesse, casting trolling, fly Fishing, ice Fishing.

Best time: May thru November, depending on species targeted.
Ice Fishing, January through March.

All gear and tackle provided.

Rates: $575.00 Full Day, $475.00 half day. Rates based on 2 people, with 4 people max. Additional $100 for extra persons up to 4.Tips welcome.

Contact Mark about a guided fishing trip by clicking here.







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