Wolseley Bay Middle French River Walleye Charters

You’ll be fishing on The Barilko which is a Princecraft Voyageur, customized 30 foot open space musky Tri-toon. It yields much comfort and shelter that lends itself to a fabulous and fun day on the lake.

Listed below are the details:

It’s a casters dream, with a 20 ft wide open casting platform.
If you like trolling for Walleye, there is a 10x10 enclosed Bimini to keep you warm, cool and dry during all weather conditions.
You will be sitting in comfortable Muskoka chairs.
Given it’s size, this Tri-toon will iron out all waves, so motion sickness and unsteady movements are not an issue.
There is plenty of room to walk around during your charter and enjoy the view without concerns of tipping while setting hooks.

“The Barilko”, is equipped with four, 15″ Humminbird Solix screens.
One 16″ Garmin Livescope Panoptics screen.
An Ulterra trolling motor moves this tri-toon around 10 mph.
There are 4 Riptide trolling rod holders.
Humminbird 360.
Two Go Pro Cameras are on board to catch all the action.

Upper/Middle French River Walleye Guide & Charter Pricing.

All charters are 5 hours in length unless otherwise discussed.

With all Charters you will receive a choice of one of the three promo gifts below:

50 Mission Cast Case of Beer (24)

Combo set of 50 Mission Cast bottle of Pinot Grigio and Cherry Sangria

A 50 Mission Cast Coupon valued at $50.00 to put toward any merchandise purchase

The technology on this boat at this time is the best in the world. Check out the YouTube Video below, if you want to see Panoptics live. There’s nothing like seeing a 5ft Musky swimming around your bait about to hit your lure on the big screen. Beginners become expert Walleye fishermen by the end of the day!

Walleye Charter Pricing

Half deposit required upon booking with 50 Mission Cast. Canadians can send e-transfers to Shayne@50missioncast.com. United States Folks can use PayPal to send deposits. The rest of the money is due in cash the day of your charter. (Credit Cards not accepted).

Mon-Thursday Weekday Pricing:

Weekend Pricing (Fri., Sat., Sun.):

All fishing equipment and baits are included in these prices, no taxes, in Canadian funds.

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Ask Shayne About His 2-5 Day Walleye Specials

On the first day you will fish for Walleye on Upper French River/Lake Nipissing. The next day you will fish for Walleye on Middle French River. It’s an incredible opportunity to catch nice Walleye’s and see both lakes on the same fishing trip.

Ask Shayne About Other Events Being Hosted On The Barilko Tritoon This Year

My daughter Taylor made this hilarious video about all the different personalities of fishermen. Check it out, you’ll love it.

Upper French River Lake Nipissing Walleye Charters . Lets Go Walleye Fishing with the family or plan a boy’s or company weekend on Upper French River. Nothing like fishing Walleye from a 30-ft sturdy Tri-toon named “The Barilko” after the late great Bill Barilko. From the Hip song 50 Mission Cap. We have room to set up 10 Muskoka chairs on the deck with lots of room to still move around. No worries about the weather when your Walleye fishing with 50 Mission Cast. We have a 10 X10 enclosed bimini, so your protected from the weather. On hot sunny days, you have the shade to keep the sun off you. You’ll be dry from the rain and you won’t feel the wind either. With the enclosed bimini down the the November & December snow isn’t a factor either with the heaters going inside. It’s always a fun day on The Barilko! The Tritoon is so big we can BBQ the walleye on the boat while we still fish if you like. Or 50 Mission Cast has had groups that wanted to cook steaks and drink cold beer while they Walleye fished. It’s up to your group…. The Sky is the limit with 50 Mission Cast.

50 Mission Cast charter boat, “The Barilko”, is great for large parties and friend groups. Book today!

50 Mission Cast has propane heaters and Humminbird fish finder technology.

Comfortable Muskoka chairs to sit in while trolling for big Muskies.

French River Walleye Patterns

French River Walleye Spring Patterns.

In the springtime once water temperatures reach between 44F – 48 F (6.7 – 8.9). Walleyes begin laying their eggs during the night in 2-3-ft of water shortly after ice out. Walleye breeding grounds are near creeks, streams and rivers with rock shorelines that are exposed to wind, waves and current. Moving water aerate their eggs and the rocky shorelines protects their eggs as they settle down between the cracks and crevices. This provides protection from pesky perch, suckers and other panfish.

Zone 11 Walleye Slot Size is 43 cm – 60 cm (16.9-23.6 inches). You are only allowed one over 60 cm’s/23.6 inches.

French River Walleye Summer Patterns

Summertime walleye locations possess endless possibilities this time of year for both the fishermen and the Walleyes. Stay close to the same area Walleyes lay their eggs. Also, keep an eye out for insects hatching in the mud basin. When the insect hatch is done, summer-pattern Walleyes will be more spread out than any other time of the year.
To consistently catch Walleyes on a daily basis you’ll need electronic help. This will help you find weed-line points, offshore humps, shoreline breaks, turn pockets, rock bottoms, bars, baitfish, sandy flats, outside weed-lines, gravel, rockpiles, along with point and rock breaks.

The largest points extending into the main basin are classic areas as well. Keep in mind, Walleyes stay close to the bottom most of the time, at least during the day. They like hard-bottom areas and will feed on Yellow Perch, Shiners, and other minnows along with Crayfish and insects, depending on where the best feeding opportunities are located. Unlike big Walleyes, their patterns are very consistent and there’s no problem figuring it out. They’re located in deep water about 40-feet down following baitfish from Spring to Fall. It is necessary to depend upon your fish electronics during this time of year.

French River Walleye Fall Patterns

As the cooler weather starts settling in and the leaves begin to change, it’s Fall trophy time.

Female Walleyes start bulking up for the winter months. Cold temperatures force Walleyes out of their cozy summer environments into open water during the Fall season and this is why there’s a better chance of catching monster Walleyes.
Fall Walleye fishing is all about moving around in your boat trying to locate schools of baitfish in open water. Ninety percent of Walleyes leave the main river, current areas, bays, etc., and head for open deep water in the basin. Walleyes do a full circle and end up back in 10-15 feet of water near creeks, streams, and river mouth areas.

If you’re not going to fish deep open water, stay near their breeding grounds in the Fall. Before the weeds begin to die, fish in 15-25 feet of water on the windblown side that is holding bait fish. Once the weeds begin to die the Walleye seem to move 25 feet or deeper. Once again, find baitfish and stay on the same side as the wind. This time of the year is a great time to troll walleyes to find active suspended fish and mark places that you see fish on your fish finder. Then, go back later and vertically jig the marked areas on your fish finder.

As fishermen, the Fall season is always giving us new challenges to overcome, especially when turnover happens. Cooling water disrupts the summer thermocline, leading to Fall turnover. Fishing is terrible during this period. The Fish are scattered and difficult to pattern during turnover.
I recommend moving out of deep open water and either start trolling or trying vertical jigging. Troll in the 10-15 feet range and use your fish finders to try to find active fish near creeks and rivers until turnover is done. Once conditions stabilize definite patterns arise. The reoxygenation of deep water allows fish to go back into deep open water for the rest of the year. Once again, you need to use your fish finders and find active fish in hopes all your hard work pays off and you catch a Fall monster trophy Walleye!!!

Give head pro guide Shayne Stevenson from 50 Mission Cast a call 905.806.1971 or email: Shayne@50missioncast.com