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Over the many years of guiding the Algonquin back waters and vast upper
and lower sections of the Ottawa River, we, as avid guides and anglers of this area
would like to share some of our experiences in this region. These sensational
surroundings, complemented by some very interesting clients have made great enjoyment of
going out on the water. Work, work, work, cast and reel, cast and reel, you know how
it is.
T C
  
 | Terry Carlin Jr. - I started
guiding full time in this region since graduating college in 1986 and I have had the
opportunity to work with many other guides over the years. Approximately half of my
trips are geared toward fishing the Upper Ottawa - Holden Lake. Small Mouth Bass are
most prevalent as well as Walleye and Northern Pike. This part of the river is to
say the least, expansive. The other half of my trips are spread out between smaller lakes
and river systems in Algonquin Park and the surrounding wilderness area that sometimes
requires four wheel drive, determination and a hard throttle to reach.
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 | Mark Scott -
Guiding from Canada's Yukon territory to the Ottawa River Mark has made his home in the
Deep River Area. As the Mountain River most requested lower river guide Mark has over 25
years experience catching his favorites - Walleyes and Sauger, as well as Small Mouth and
Northern Pike. But if your into catching some of the less familiar fish but non the less
very entertaining, then he can take you on a tour through his infamous "Cat Fish
Alley" or take you to one of his best Sturgeon Flats.
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 | Phil Shutt -
Talk Muskellunge, fish with Musky Phill knowledgeable on the lower
Ottawa regions and interior musky lakes, with a partiality to the Mackey Bay Inlets just
west of our trail head. Early season fishing will find him in rocky
"narrows" for Small Mouth Bass while a few backwaters will be his specialty
later on. Prepare to use top water! A.C. Shiner and twitching Rapala's are most
favored techniques. A Twenty-five pound Musky this season made the
Chalk system an
important part of his repertoire for the '03 season.
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 | Steve Borell -
As The new recruit of our group and by far the most enthusiastic, he
fishes the Ottawa River hard, but his favorite is always the big water and a few of the
network of lakes, such as the Chalk River which holds an abundance of Muskellunge.
Unlike the rocky shores of the Ottawa, the Chalk is loaded with hydrilla cabbage weed and
lilly pads, standing timber and winding creek passages. This water system also has trophy
class Small and Large Mouth Bass along with numerous Yellow Perch.
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 | Jeff Wilkins - Guiding on the Ottawa at every chance,
Jeff usually fishes the lower areas around the big presquilles, down by the Schyane River
entrance and as far as the Petawawa River spillway. Small Mouth, Muskies, Northerns and
Walleye all fall prey to his techniques. Haling from Southern Ontario Jeff makes his home
in our Northern Algonquin region where he can enjoy these awesome outdoor hunting and
fishing opportunities.
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 | David Fischer - A native to this
area all his life, Dave takes every opportunity to take guide tours. Dave works as a
Mountain River director setting up guide trips for other guides and as he gets the chance
he will take on his own tours. Frequently on the Ottawa but more so in the smaller back
waters edging the park is where the majority of his trips take place. From Bissett Lake in
the west to the lake of Tall Pines in the Petawawa National Forestry Center in the east.
Dave finds Bass fishing his favorite while Walleyes come a close second. Winter fishing
will find him Speckled or Lake Trout fishing through the ice or snowmobiling into a new
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If you are planning a trip to this region and have any questions you can e mail us at tmcarlin@webhart.net .
Talk with Terry JR to set up your trip. Book as early as you can to ensure the
perfect venture out on the water, thanks and Tight Lines! T.C.
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