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Incredible Canadian Winter Allows for some Awesome Ice Fishing

Incredible Canadian Winter Allows for some Awesome Ice Fishing

By admin | Feb 20, 2023 | Fishing Reports

The jumbo perch were plentiful this winter and that brought crowds of anglers to the Bay of Quinte. We had a few great weekend ice fishing derbies, lots of women which was so nice to see & family outings as well.  So wonderful to get out in the fresh crisp air and enjoy some winter […]

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Winter 2021 Ice Fishing at its Best

Winter 2021 Ice Fishing at its Best

By admin | Feb 16, 2021 | Fishing Reports

It seems more and more people are anxious to get out of the house and do something outdoors during the pandemic and ice fishing has been a huge hit!  With our ice hut rentals, it’s a safe and exciting way to spend the day with family!  We have been booked solid this winter and the […]

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Ice Fishing is Solid this Winter

Ice Fishing is Solid this Winter

By admin | Feb 14, 2020 | Fishing Reports, Resort News

We have had guests come from New York, Pennsylvania, Chicago and all over Ontario this winter to drop their ice fishing lines in the water and bring up some awesome walleye and a whack of perch.  The ice is solid and safe and the weather has cooperated. Nothing like getting outdoors for some fresh winter […]

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Spring Fishing 2019

Spring Fishing 2019

By admin | May 22, 2019 | Fishing Reports

Since the May Opener, the park has been bustling with large groups returning to get their fist bite of the season, cyclists travelling through the county who wanted to try their hand at fishing for the first time and die-hard & loyal repeat customers who know where to come for the monster fish. Thank you […]

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Junior Anglers in Training

Junior Anglers in Training

By admin | Aug 20, 2016 | Fishing Reports, Resort News

Children, of all ages, frequented the park throughout the summer to come out and enjoy fishing off the docks.  Whether it was their first time and getting fishing tips from Kevin and Ty, or fishing with mom or dad, the kids were super excited to bring in lots of sun fish and even a few […]

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5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby Media Coverage

5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby Media Coverage

By admin | Feb 08, 2014 | Media, Resort News

County Weekly News’s Bruce Bell came out to cover the derby as well as two students in the Media Program at Loyalist College.

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Merland Park 5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby a Huge Success Again this Year!

Merland Park 5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby a Huge Success Again this Year!

By admin | Feb 08, 2014 | Fishing Reports, Resort News

Mother Nature couldnt dampen the spirit of the anglers during this year’s derby!  Despite 60 kilometre per hour  winds on the ice, over 60 participants and on-lookers came out for a weekend of great winter fun, delicious food and of course FISHING! We would like to thank our many generous sponsors for helping to make this […]

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Merland Park Ice Fishing Derby Makes Cover of County Weekly News

Merland Park Ice Fishing Derby Makes Cover of County Weekly News

By admin | Feb 04, 2013 | Media

This year’s derby was filmed by Crowe Productions Inc. and covered in the media by Luke Hendry who submitted articles and pictures to the Belleville Intelligencer, The Ottawa Sun, Canoe – CNews and we made the cover of County Weekly News!  

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Merland Park’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby This Weekend

Merland Park’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby This Weekend

By admin | Jan 25, 2013 | Media, Resort News

Merland Park is hosting its 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby this weekend with proceeds going to the Kiwanis Club’s Terrific Kids Program. Sixty guests have reserved their stay at the Park and registered for the Derby.  The ice is in great shape and the weather is warming up for the On Ice Games scheduled for […]

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Merland Park’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby Dates Have Been Set

Merland Park’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby Dates Have Been Set

By admin | Jun 14, 2012 | Media, Resort News

Merland Park’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby is set for January 25, 26 & 27, 2013. The number of sponsors is growing, the prizes are coming in and the cottages are being booked! Proceeds going to the Kiwanis Club’s Terrifc Kids Program again this year.

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