Our location and lucky attribute, is the famous Mississagi Straight off the West Coast of Manitoulin Island. Acting like the outlet of a funnel, the Straight sits on the well worn travel routes for all salmon passing South and heading North to their breeding bed rivers along the islands and North shore. With the natural flowing currents and the wind protected clear waters, the result is an abundance of nutrients that support the fishing grounds producing baitfish and schools of salmon unlike any other area on the Great Lakes.

In addition to our salmon runs, White Sea Resort has access to thousands of acres of private land on the most Westerly undeveloped limit of the island providing exciting deer hunting opportunities for both the rifle and archery hunter.

With the ultimate in comfort and privacy White Sea offers an experience of a lifetime for individuals and corporate groups who truly enjoy the outdoors or are simply looking to treat their guests. We are open all year round and provide full service fishing and hunting packages to our guests.

Where is White Sea Resort & Charters Located?
White Sea Resort & Charters is located on the very west end of Manitoulin Island at the top of Lake Huron and along the southern limit of the North Channel, in Northern Ontario, Canada. We are 631 kilometers (392 miles) north west of Toronto and 251 kilometers (156 miles) west of Sudbury.

How do guests get to the Resort?
You can get access to Manitoulin Island and White Sea Resort & Charters by paved highway, boat and/or plane. There is one road access to the Island over a swing bridge at the most easterly limit in Little Current. A ferry is also is available during the summer months and is located in South Bay Mouth at the south east end of the Island.

Small float planes can also access our harbor. There is a municipal airport in Gore Bay, approximately 45 minutes away. Only chartered planes make use of this facility as there is no commercial carrier flying from the airport.

From Toronto, take Highway 400 North to Parry Sound and Highway 69 North to Sudbury. Travel west on Highway 17 to Espanola, then South on Highway 6 to Little Current where you access the Island on a swing bridge. Follow Highway 540 west to Meldrum Bay, approximately 1.5 hours from Little Current, follow the signs to White Sea Resort & Charters.

From Montreal/Ottawa/North Bay take Highway 17 West to Espanola, then South on Highway 6 to Little Current and Highway 540 West to Meldrum Bay.

From Sault Ste Marie take Highway 17 East to Espanola, and Highway 6 South to Little Current, and Highway 540 West to Meldrum Bay.

If you are accessing the Island by the ferry you will board in Tobermory, which is located at the extreme north tip of the Bruce Peninsula. Reservations are recommended for the ferry ( 1-800-265-3163) for both arrivals and departures. Access to Tobermory is via Provincial Highway 6 North. At South Bay Mouth follow 6 North for approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) and take Highway 551 to Providence Bay. Follow Highway 542 North to Union Road (not a lot of signage here so be careful) and turn left. Take Union Road to Evansville and turn left on Highway 540 West (left) to Meldrum Bay. We are approximately 60 Kilometers (36 miles) west of Evansville.

Arrangements for flights from the Toronto Island Airport to Gore Bay are an option. Please call for details and pricing.

What does the package include?
For more information about what is included in our packages, see the Rates & Packages page.

Do I need to bring my own fishing gear?
No...all fishing equipment is supplied...however some guests who have fished salmon before like to bring there favorite lure...you are more than welcome to bring what you wish but it is not necessary.

Our boats are fully equipped and with the latest in marine radios, GPS, speed and depth monitors, rods, reels, experienced guides, comfortable head, life jackets and some rain gear.

What do I need to bring?
All you really need to bring is a pair of soft sole shoes, a decent size cooler, your camera, sun block, sun glasses, hat, and of course the appropriate clothing. It is always a little cooler on the water especially in the early morning and late evening. Weather conditions vary on a day to day basis. We do fish in the rain so rain gear would be helpful although we do supply rain suites if needed.

What is the best time for fishing?
We get asked this question all the time and of course we have several answers. Generally though the most consistent salmon fishing is the last week of June to the first week of September. The salmon start to bulk up in early to mid August and generally are bigger at that time. We have caught some dandy Salmon and Lake Trout however in mid June.

Is ice fishing available?
YES..there is. Best time can been had in February and March depending on the ice conditions