Sault Ste. Marie KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
5 miles north of downtown Sault Ste. Marie. West on Fifth Line off Hwy 17N. Note: If following GPS, please turn west on Fifth Line, NOT east as GPS may indicate. When leaving Customs at bridge from USA, turn right just out of Customs booth through the gate on the right onto Queen St and go under the bridge you just came over. Follow signs for 17N truck route to Fifth Line per above. If arriving from the east (Sudbury) follow signs for 17N and west to Thunder Bay. This will direct you on a bypass around downtown, following Black Rd, Second Line and 17N. Continue to Fifth Line per above. Note: Some GPS may not accept "Fifth Line" try "Five Line".
GPS Coordinates N46.57938 W84.328977
Sault Ste. Marie is an angler's paradise. The region has fishing available every season with great catches, including salmon, walleye and trout. Early settlers came to the area for its superior fishing, and fishing enthusiasts today continue to enjoy its rich yield. With many rivers, lakes and streams within a small geographic area, there is always a place to fish. Anglers can do everything from fly-fishing in the St. Marys River to ice fishing in a frozen lake or stream.
Anglers of any interest and experience level can find an enjoyable fishing spot around Sault Ste. Marie. There are three different ways you can fish near this Canadian city. No matter what you try, you can have fun with family and friends in the great outdoors. You might even bring home a delicious dinner.
This fishing technique is the most common. Using a reel fishing rod, you can fish from a shore, dock, kayak or boat. Casting with a reel is also quite simple to learn, making this an excellent choice for beginners in the sport.
Reel fishing uses a relatively short rod with a reel in front of the rod's handle. The rod has a very light line with a heavier lure or bait. This weight helps carry the cast into the water. Anglers hold the pole at waist level to cast. From this position, they sweep the end of the rod back over the shoulder and press a button as they flick the pole forward toward the water to release the lure.
Since reel fishing can be done in a river or lake, many fish species are available using this technique. When fishing in local rivers, anglers can find bass, walleye, Atlantic salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout. Lake fishers can catch brook trout and several varieties of salmon.
Fly-fishing is an advanced technique typically used in rivers or along lakeshores. Anglers use a flexible rod that is usually about nine feet long. Unlike reel fishing rods, these poles have an open reel and a handgrip that sits in front of it. The lures used are very lightweight to mimic bugs or tiny organisms floating on the water's surface. A weighted line makes it possible to cast even with a lighter lure.
Fly-fishing includes many specialized casting techniques that take time to master. The sport also offers more mobility than traditional fishing. Anglers often use waders to stand in a rushing creek or stream and repeatedly cast to find fish. Rather than leaving the line in one place, fly fishers keep taking in and throwing out the lure until they find a bite.
Fly fishers near Sault Ste. Marie search for fish species like steelhead, Atlantic salmon and four varieties of Pacific salmon. These fish inhabit the St. Marys River and the passage between Lake Superior and Lake Huron.
Sault Ste. Marie has an abundance of fishing spots nearby, with Lake Superior, Lake Huron and various rivers and smaller lakes all within an hour of the city. You can bring a boat or book a fishing charter at many lakes and rivers. The city also has many fishing platforms and boardwalks, making it easy for anglers of any skill level to cast a line.
One of the significant waterways between Lake Huron and Lake Superior is the St. Marys River. Visitors can fish near the Soo Locks and International Bridge. Many fly fishers wade out in the middle of downtown. Reel fishers can venture out in a boat or fish from shore. Most commonly, people search for whitefish and walleye. If you decide to fish near the city, you can find a fishing spot as little as 10 minutes away. Other incredible fishing areas are within an hour's drive.
Where these two great lakes connect, fishing locations abound. St. Marys River is the major waterway, but anglers can find creeks, bays and ponds throughout the area offering exciting catches. Lake George, located about 30 minutes west of Sault St. Marie, is a great place to fish for walleye. Those willing to cross into Michigan can find excellent fishing spots, including Brimley Bay and a fishing pond at Rotary Park for young anglers.
This bay famously produces walleye, northern pike, perch and muskellunge. Throughout the bay, people fish in shallow depths ranging from about 2 to 4 meters (6 to 12 feet). The bay has rocky coves, sandy bottoms, weed beds and holes that hide many fish species. Visitors can sail from boat launches to search for their catch.
About 30 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie, the Goulais River and Bay create another excellent fishing spot. Here, you can catch species like northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, rainbow trout, black bullhead and brook trout. The bay area includes several docks ideal for beginners and kids. The river splits into three branches near the bay. All of them contain fish, especially during the spring and fall.
For those planning to fish along the northern shores of Lake Huron and Superior, Sault Ste. Marie KOA Holiday offers convenient access to the best fishing spots. Everyone from fly fishers to reel fishers can find a great location nearby. The campground is only 10 minutes from the city, and all fishing spots are within an hour's drive, adding convenience to your stay. Every camper will find their ideal way to stay at the campground. Visitors can choose from RV Sites, Cabins, Glamping and Tent Sites. Begin planning your fishing trip by reserving a site today.
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