Hunting giant muskie in the famous 1000 Islands area of the St. Lawrence River has been a passion of mine for many years. Native to the region, I long ago learned to appreciate these beautiful Canadian Shield waters which, for eons, the First Nations People referred to as the "Garden of the Great Spirit." The capture of a muskie anywhere in North America is usually an exhilarating experience, but the catch and release of a 1000 Islands trophy is truly a very special event.
Although we specialize in trophy muskie fishing at Muskie Rush Charters, we also guide for northern pike, walleye and bass on the various waters which surround our home port of Gananoque, Ontario. Whether casting, or trolling utilizing planer boards, we can customize an adventure that will meet your needs and experience level.
I have over 20 years experience fishing for muskie. I have caught and released hundreds, several of which exceeded 50" in length. .
One of the areas of the St Lawrence we fish is the legendary 40 Acre Shoal. This vast expanse of water consistently produces monster fish. Our largest muskie measured 60" X 26" and if weighed would have likely tipped the scales at approximately 51 lbs. Thanks in great part to the widely-adopted "Catch & Release" philosophy, the St. Lawrence River muskie population is presently in good shape and may even hold the next world record. All Muskie are catch and release only. With a limited number of Muskie per area, catch and release is the only way to assure a trophy fishery for the future. If you would like to preserve your memories with a mount. I can recommend a taxidermist who will build a realistic graphite reproduction. Measurements and quality digital photographs will insure your accurate replica.