Family fishing trips · Ontario, Canada
Kids under 16 are 40% off, every cabin has air conditioning, and the first fishing spot is five minutes from the dock. My family has fished Sydney Lake since 1933, and my daughter now works our docks: the fifth generation. — Jeb
Kids catch fish here
40% off
kids under 16
And kids count toward the group discount.
5 min
to the first fishing spot
Short boat rides for short attention spans.
A/C
in every cabin
Cool, quiet nights after hot July days.
No licence
needed under 18
When kids fish with a licensed adult.
Why families pick Sydney Lake
A family trip has to work for the kids first. If they're catching fish, comfortable and never bored, everybody has a great week.
Walleye bite all season, and pike will chase almost anything shiny. A kid who catches fish in the first hour wants to go back out after lunch. Walleye fishing →
There are good spots within 5 minutes of the dock and half the lake system within 20, so you can pop in for a snack, a nap or a swim and be fishing again fast.
Air conditioning, hot showers, a full kitchen, beds made every day and a screened porch with no bugs. See the cabins →
No dinner bell and no set fishing times. Sleep in, cook what the kids will eat, and head out for the evening bite when they're ready.
We have lifejackets in kids' sizes, and staff will come get you if your boat breaks down. Text the dock and we'll bring out more bait or drinks.
Kids under 16 get 40% off and count toward the group discount, so a family of six saves on every person. See examples ↓
Between bites
Kids don't fish all day, and they don't have to. Camp and the lake keep them busy.
Family pricing
Kids under 16 are 40% off. Kids also count toward your group size, so a family of six gets another 5% off every package, kids included.
| Your family, 5 days | Packages | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 parent and 1 kid | $2,100 + $1,260 | $3,360 |
| 2 parents and 2 kids | 2 × $2,100 + 2 × $1,260 | $6,720 |
| Three generations: 4 adults and 2 kids | 4 × $1,995 + 2 × $1,197 (5% group discount) | $10,374 |
US dollars, plus 13% HST. The package covers the float plane, your cabin, a boat with all the gas, and the Ontario fishing licence. Price your family in the trip calculator →
Family-run since 1933
My great-grandfather bought a fishing camp on Sydney Lake in 1933. My dad opened the fishing camp in 1980, and he and I built most of it ourselves. I caught my first fish here at 5 and started working at camp at 10. Now my daughter works our docks: the fifth generation.
A lot of our guests have their own version of that story. Many groups have been coming for 30 years, and several for over 40.
“My family has been coming here for over 30 years and it never disappoints.” — Steve Wilhelm, Google review, July 2026
Planning with kids
Family trip FAQ
Yes, and summer is the best time to bring kids. Kids under 16 are 40% off, the cabins have air conditioning, and there are lifejackets in kids' sizes. Between fishing trips there's swimming, blueberry picking, and moose and loons to watch.
Kids under 16 are 40% off. They also count toward your group size, so a family of 6 or 7 gets another 5% off, and 8 or more gets 10% off.
Kids under 18 can fish without one when they're with a licensed adult. Their fish count toward that adult's limit.
Kids under 16 can use a birth certificate to get back into the US by land. Adults need a passport, passport card, NEXUS card or enhanced driver's licence.
Yes. We have lifejackets in kids' sizes at camp.
Yes. In July the surface water is usually 68–75°F, warm enough to swim off the docks, and there's a beach just around the corner.
Blackflies arrive in late May and are usually gone by mid-June. Mosquitoes are worst in June at dawn and dusk. By mid-August there are far fewer, and every cabin has a screened porch.
Yes. Camp has Starlink Wi-Fi and power around the clock.
Plan your family trip
Tell me who's coming and how old the kids are, and I'll suggest the right cabin and the best weeks. Call 1-800-437-9937, or text me at 1-780-660-7171.
