ONTARIO FISHING ADVENTURES

Last winter we did a special feature profiling several fantastic fishing resorts in various regions of Ontario. The article was so well received that we decided to do it again, with a new group of lodges. All of this year’s destinations provide top notch fishing for multiple species, they’re relatively unpressured and they are easily accessible by car. From high-end, full service resorts to more laid-back fishing camps, each of these locations offer a unique fishing experience. If you’re thinking about where to go for your next fishing getaway the following pages feature Bob Izumi's profiles of some the trips he made last year. Hopefully they will give you some ideas on where to look for a fishing trip that is sure to meet all of your expectations.

BATMAN’S COTTAGES & CAMPGROUND

MANITOULIN ISLAND, ON

Have you ever gone somewhere and within a few minutes you already feel at home because the people are so friendly? Well that’s exactly how we felt when we rolled into Batman’s Cottages and Campground on Manitoulin Island.

Batman’s was built by a fellow named Ralph Batman, who is soon to be 90 years of age. Ralph was a carpenter by trade and decided that in his spare time he’d build a camp. I don’t know how he did it, but he started clearing the property and building some of the cottages, then he opened for business in 1969.

When we arrived we were greeted by Andre and Lisa Deschamps, who have owned Batman’s since 2008. I can see why all of their seasonal lots are completely full and why they have so many repeat customers for their campgrounds and cottages – they are friendly folks who really, really make you feel at home.

On one of the nights we were there the owners and a number of the trailer camp residents had a party for us and they invited Ralph Batman, the founder of this beautiful property. The group cooked up chicken wings, lake trout, and rainbow trout. That was a fun get-together and a great way to meet some of the wonderful people up there.