Items to consider bringing with you on your Fishing Vacation

In Canada, the weather can be unpredictable, so bring clothing for every season: rain gear, coats, sweatshirts, shorts, etc. (layering is best...)

Rods, Reels & Tackle - You can call us before you come to see what the best tackle or lure has been that time of year. We have a good selection at camp, as well.

All cabins include towels, linens and toilet paper. Personal items that you should bring with you are: toiletries, paper towels, sun screen, insect repellent (with DEET), hats, sunglasses, camera, batteries, film and phone card in case you need to use the payphone at camp.

Bring bottled water to cook with or consume.

If you are bringing your own boat or your own batteries for your personal optional equipment, bring your own battery charger. We have electricity at the dock for your convenience.

If you are bringing your pet along, you must have a certificate signed by your Vet stating that the animal has been vaccinated against Rabies during the preceding 36 month period. You cannot bring dog food or cat food across the border.

I'm sure there are a few things I left out, if you guys can think of anything else, let me know.

What you can & cannot bring across the Border...

Passports are mandatory for entry/exit of Canada/USA - As of June 1, 2009. Children under the age of 16 will not require passports but just a certified birth certificate. Anyone ages 16 and over will require passports.

Each person of legal age may bring:
Tobacco - 1 carton of cigarettes OR 50 cigars OR 1 lb of Tobacco (1 Roll of tobacco)
Alcohol - 40 oz. of wine or liquor OR 1 case of beer (24 cans)
Bait - Night crawlers packed in artificial bedding only, not dirt. Leeches & Minnows cannot be transported across the border; salted, frozen or otherwise.

No Handguns, Radar Detectors or Pepper Spray will be allowed into Canada.

You can transport enough groceries across the border equivalent with the length of your stay. The only grocery item you cannot bring across is Raw Potatoes.

Keep it simple. Answer all questions that the border agent asks you. If you cut down on any idle conversation, the process will go much quicker. Roll down all windows, have all identification ready for them, take off all sunglasses.

2009 Season - Passports will be required this year....

Just in case you've had your head in the sand for the past few years, we are reminding everyone that passports will be required this summer, beginning June 1, 2009. As many of you know, this date has changed many times in the last few years, but the Dept of Homeland Security is posting that the mandatory passport requirement will definitely go into affect this summer.

Children under the age of 16 will not require a passport to cross the US/CANADA border, they will need a certified birth certificate. Anyone ages 16 and over will require a passport for entry/re-entry of the USA/CANADA borders.

If you haven't already gotten one, you can obtain one at your local Post Office. Its a very simple process. Remember, that once you obtain one, they will be good for 10 years.

If you have any questions, you can contact your local post office or check out the websites posted on the bottom of the Home Page of our website.

Guest Comments for Bear Trail Lodge

Hey, Guys

Not real sure on how you should post your own topic, but you can list comments under this header til I get it figured out....

Thank you to those of you who are posting. We truly cherish our friends that we have made over the last several years at Bear Trail Lodge!

G-Blank Rods - Claremore, OK

I'd like to take a moment to mention our friends over at G-Blank Custom Rods, based in Claremore, OK. They are always keeping us furnished with the latest custom rods. You name it, they can do it.

I especially like the increased sensitivity that we get with these top-of-the-line rods. I use their 6'9 Med-Light weight Action Rods, which work really good for the smallies and the walleye. I use a custom-made 7'0 Heavy Rod for my extreme Musky Fishing.

Check out their line of Rods, Reels and Tackle at www.imaginationbassin.com and click on the G-Blank Custom Rods icon on their front page. If you have any questions, you can always contact Larry Mitchell at (918) 341-4523 for some of the finest rods on the market.

2009 Sport Shows

We are glad to see everyone at this year's round of sports shows. We were kind of concerned that with the current economy, things may slow up a bit. Bottom Line - Bookings are good because the fishing has proved to be great on Eagle Lake. We are off to four more sports shows in Rockford, IL, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, IA and Minneapolis, MN. Come by and see us.

We look forward to seeing you guys this summer!

New Blog Site for Bear Trail Lodge

Glad to see that you've found our new blog site. We will keep this updated with all the latest Bear Trail & fishing info for Eagle Lake, Ontario.

Keep up the chat and we'll be checking in on a daily basis to respond to any of your questions/comments!

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