St. Lawrence Outfitters operates in one of North America's most productive migration corridors—Eastern Ontario's 1000 Islands region, where nearly 500,000 Canada Geese stage annually. What started as a local operation has become the go-to destination for serious waterfowl hunters and anglers targeti...
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St. Lawrence Outfitters operates in one of North America's most productive migration corridors—Eastern Ontario's 1000 Islands region, where nearly 500,000 Canada Geese stage annually. What started as a local operation has become the go-to destination for serious waterfowl hunters and anglers targeting the St. Lawrence River system.
Canada Geese are what St. Lawrence Outfitters is famous for. The area holds thousands of resident birds year-round, but the real show starts mid-September when birds migrate south from Northern Quebec breeding grounds. They stage here until late November/early December, with birds remaining until after Christmas.
Field Hunting Setup: - A-Frame blinds with Tanglefree Panel sides and flip lids (front and back) for weather protection and concealment - Hunters sit on chairs, stand to shoot—comfortable all-day setup - Access by truck to most fields; tracked ATVs available for wet terrain - Mix of feeder fields (birds eating) and traffic fields (birds flying over) - Scouted every morning and evening to keep hunts consistent throughout the season
Water Hunting: - Pond, quarry, and river hunts available as traffic hunts (not over roosting areas) - Alternative to field hunting—great for variety and the experience of geese splashing over water
| Hunt Type | Opens | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Early Season | Thursday after Labor Day | 10 days |
| Regular Season | 4th Saturday in September | 97 days |
Snow Geese are the toughest waterfowl to fool—adult birds are extremely smart and wary. Success depends on weather, wind, and the spring hatch success of juvenile birds in the population.
Fall Snow Goose Hunting: - Hunt scouted fields like Canada Geese - New field setup each hunt (more decoys = earlier start times) - Frequently combo hunts with Canadas in the same field - Season: 4th Saturday in September, 107 days - Peak: Late October to Late November
Spring Snow Goose Hunting (The Addiction): - Fixed spreads with 900-1200 full-body decoys per location - Hunt same spots as long as birds are present; move spreads when birds migrate - No setup work for hunters—arrive and get in the blind - Season: March 1 – May 31 - Peak: 3rd week of March through mid-April - Liberal daily limit: 20 per day
"When it's good it can be very good. There is no waterfowl hunting experience that can compare to decoying Snows. But when it's tough it can be very tough." This is Snow Goose hunting—an addiction worth the tough days.
Duck numbers have declined in recent years, but fall hunting (mid-November through early January) offers solid opportunities for Mallards in fields or over water. Goldeneye hunting on the St. Lawrence River runs mid-December through season close. Field hunts often turn into combo shoots with Canada Geese.
Outside hunting season, St. Lawrence Outfitters offers fully guided fishing trips using professional boats and equipment.
Walleye population in the St. Lawrence River has improved dramatically. Average fish run 2-3 lbs; 8-10 lb fish are regularly available.
Spring (Staging near spawning grounds, 18-30 ft deep): - Bucktail jigs tipped with live bait or Berkley Gulp leechs - Blade baits - Deep-diving crankbaits (trolled) - Worm harness (drifted or slowly trolled)
Summer (Spread out in 30-70 ft along current breaks): - Deep-diving cranks - Drifting worm harness - Hand lining - Best fishing: evening, early morning, overnight hours
Pike fishing in the 1000 Islands region has exploded over the last 3-4 years. Most guided boats catch 30-75 quality Pike daily. River contains plenty of 3-4 lb fish with bigger specimens pushing 10-12 lbs.
Techniques: - Bucktail jigs with soft plastic trailers - Suspending jerk baits - Large spinners and spoons - Jigging in summer along weed flats and drop-offs - Trolling deeper structures with larger crank baits
Both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass thrive in the river. Fish numbers are among the best anywhere.
Largemouth: - Found in creeks, shallow weedy bays, shorelines with cover - Migrate to first deeper water as summer progresses - School in deeper water during fall
Smallmouth: - Strong trophy fishery with many 4-6 lb fish - Early summer: shallow bays with sand/rock bottom, shallow current points - Summer: deeper water near shoals and weed edges - Big active fish available shallow year-round
Techniques: - Soft plastic stick baits - Jerk baits - Worms and creatures - Tube jigs - Drop shots - Grubs - Crank baits - Surface baits - Spinner baits
Ontario Residents: - Ontario Small Game License - Canadian Migratory Bird Stamp - Ontario Outdoors Card (if previously hunted in Ontario) - Purchases available online: www.huntandfishontario.com - Migratory permit: www.permis-permits.ec.gc.ca
Out-of-Province/Country Hunters: - Non-Resident Small Game License - Canadian Migratory Bird Stamp - Proof of hunter safety course from home province/state (required for first-time Ontario hunters) - Available at local Canadian Tire or SLO can purchase on your behalf
International Hunters: - Canadian Firearms Declaration form - Declare firearms at Canada Customs upon entry - Pre-fill declaration form for smooth customs process: www.firearm-declaration.form.pdffiller.com
St. Lawrence Outfitters recommends booking early. During hunting season, email responses are fastest. Contact David Roy at 613-802-0238 or [email protected].
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