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Bushey Angle Guided Fishing.

Year-round multi-species guided fishing out of Barrie on Lake Simcoe, Georgian Bay, the Bay of Quinte and the French River

Bushey Angle Guided Fishing
01 — About

The brief.

Bushey Angle Guided Fishing is JP Bushey's owner-operated multi-species guide service, based out of Barrie in central Ontario and running open-water and ice trips twelve months a year. Bushey works Lake Simcoe, Georgian Bay, Lake Nipissing, the French River, the Bay of Quinte, and inland Canadian Shield lakes — chasing walleye, muskie, pike, smallmouth bass, lake trout, whitefish, and jumbo perch depending on season. He is Pike/Muskie Columnist for Ontario OUT OF DOORS Magazine, an In-Fisherman contributor, and a member of Cabela's Canada Pro-Staff. For the Lake Simcoe ice season, Bushey Angle partners with Bear Point Fish Hut Rentals out of Barrie, adding mobile Run & Gun ice safaris, overnight sleeper bungalows, and day-hut rentals to the direct-hire ice trips.

02 — Programs

10. ways in.

  1. 01

    Open-Water Guided Fishing Day Trip

    For: 1–2 anglers; full-day discounts for kids 13 and underWhen: Open-water season (operator guides 12 months a year between open water and ice)

    A boat-fishing day trip across Bushey's working waters — Lake Simcoe, Georgian Bay, Lake Nipissing, the French River, Bay of Quinte — targeting whatever species and pattern the day calls for: walleye, muskie, pike, smallmouth, crappie, perch. Personalized on-the-water instruction with supplied St. Croix rods and tackle, dockside pickup and drop-off, and unlimited live bait where applicable. Includes professional photo and video, optional fish cleaning and packaging, and a gear audit on guests' own equipment. 50% E-Transfer deposit reserves the date.

    1 angler — $350 full day (10hrs) / $175 half day (5hrs); 2 anglers — $450 full day / $275 half day. HST not included; rates vary slightly based on travel distance; multi-day discounts available.

  2. 02

    Run & Gun Fully Guided Ice Safari (Bear Point partnership)

    For: Up to 4 anglers, all experience levelsWhen: Lake Simcoe ice season

    A mobile, fully-heated hard-shelter ice safari run with Bear Point Fish Hut Rentals out of Barrie. Anglers stay seated and warm while the hut moves between hot spots on Lake Simcoe — Ontario's marquee lake-trout, whitefish, and jumbo-perch lake. Lowrance sonar and AquaVu underwater cameras on every trip; jigging rods, propane heat, unlimited live or dead bait where applicable, and on-ice lunch (with 48 hours' notice) included. Discounted packages available for guests in Law Enforcement, Fire and Military.

    $300 full day (single angler); $225 per person when 2 or more book together

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    Deluxe Overnight Sleeper Bungalow (Bear Point partnership)

    For: Up to 6 anglers per bungalowWhen: Lake Simcoe ice season

    Overnight ice-bungalow stays on Lake Simcoe with a private washroom, full heating, and cooking facilities — built for night fishing the lake's after-dark bite for lake trout, whitefish, and burbot. Bushey Angle and Bear Point guide staff cover the round-the-clock setup. Pizza delivery to the door is part of the package.

    $100 per person Mon–Thu; $200 per person Fri–Sun (24hr rate)

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  4. 04

    Daily Hut Rental (Bear Point partnership)

    For: Day-use ice anglersWhen: Lake Simcoe ice season

    Static day-use ice hut on Lake Simcoe through the Bear Point Fish Hut Rentals partnership — the entry-level option for self-directed day anglers who don't need a full guide.

    $60 per day

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  5. 05

    Hire-JP-Directly Ice Fishing — Lake Simcoe & Other Lakes

    For: 1–5+ anglers; kids 13-and-under discount availableWhen: Ice season across Lake Simcoe, Georgian Bay, the Bay of Quinte, and Canadian Shield inland lakes

    The non-Bear Point ice option — JP guides directly on Lake Simcoe or other Ontario lakes for lake trout, whitefish, jumbo perch, pike, walleye, herring, and ling. Portable Frabill shelters, Lowrance sonar, AquaVu cameras, Jiffy augers, St. Croix jigging rods, and unlimited propane heat included; on-ice transport via snowmachine or ATV where applicable. Discounted packages available for Law Enforcement, Fire and Military.

    Full Day (9hrs) — 1 angler $350 / 2 anglers $450 / 3 anglers $550 / 4 anglers $650 / 5+ anglers $90 per additional person. Half Day (4.5hrs) — 1 angler $175 / 2 anglers $225 / 3 anglers $275 / 4 anglers $325 / 5+ anglers $50 per additional person. HST not included.

  6. 06

    The Stars & Stripes Package

    For: US and overseas guests planning a multi-day Ontario fishing tripWhen: Contact for details

    Custom multi-day package built around the operator's own network of lodging and resort connections. Guests typically book this trip early in their Ontario stay to lock in pattern and water before the rest of the week. Professional fish cleaning and packaging included.

    Contact for details — rates vary slightly based on travel distance; multi-day discounts available

  7. 07

    The Couples Package

    For: Couples of any experience level — anniversaries, birthdays, gift vouchersWhen: Contact for details

    A guided day trip framed for couples introducing one partner to fishing or sharing a milestone day on the water — same boats, gear, and waters as a standard guided trip, with a focus on a comfortable, action-oriented day.

    Base day-trip rates apply; anniversaries or birthdays receive a 10% discount and a high-end fishing tackle gift. Gift vouchers available.

  8. 08

    The Trophy Hunter Package

    For: Anglers chasing personal-best fish, multi-day commitmentWhen: Built around seasonal and Solunar windows; Bay of Quinte walleye, Georgian Bay muskie, and Georgian Bay pike are the most-booked targets

    A 2-to-4-or-more-day, no-daily-time-cap package planned around peak-season and Solunar windows. JP arranges economical lodging near the chosen fishery and runs full days that regularly stretch beyond ten hours, focused on stacking the deck for the biggest fish of the trip.

    Contact for details

  9. 09

    The Prospector Package

    A custom service for anglers who want to break through on a specific cottage lake or unfamiliar body of water — including lakes JP hasn't fished himself. The trip walks through the operator's process for eliminating unproductive water and identifying productive depths, structures, cover, and presentations.

    Contact for details — rates vary based on travel distance, with multi-day discounts.

  10. 10

    Corporate Or Large Group Packages

    Multi-boat group days for corporate teams and large parties; minimum 30 days' notice. Bushey Angle coordinates with a network of partner boater guides to support larger angler counts on the same day.

    Contact for pricing.

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01JP Bushey is Pike/Muskie Columnist and regular contributor with Ontario OUT OF DOORS MagazineSource ↗
  2. 02'Out There with JP Bushey' columnist for Sideroads & Shorelines of Parry Sound MagazineSource ↗
  3. 03In-Fisherman Magazine contributorSource ↗
  4. 04Member of Cabela's Canada Pro-StaffSource ↗
  5. 0530+ years fishing Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe, Lake Nipissing, the French River, the Bay of Quinte, and the Canadian ShieldSource ↗
  6. 06Bushey Angle Guided Fishing is based out of Barrie, Central Ontario, and JP Bushey guides 12 months a yearSource ↗
  7. 07Ice partnership with Bear Point Fish Hut Rentals out of Barrie on Lake Simcoe, announced for the 2018 ice seasonSource ↗
  8. 08Discounted packages available year-round for guests in Law Enforcement, Fire and MilitarySource ↗
  9. 09Full-day kids' discount on guided fishing trips for anglers 13 and underSource ↗
  10. 10Couples booking for anniversaries or birthdays receive a 10% discount and a high-end fishing tackle giftSource ↗
  11. 11All trips include professional photo and video, gear audits (re-rigging, re-spooling, hook sharpening), and entry into Bushey Angle's Annual Big Fish Sweepstakes & Tackle Prize sponsored by St. Croix Rods and FrabillSource ↗
  12. 12Ice-fishing electronics include Lowrance sonar units and AquaVu full-colour underwater cameras; shelters and ice suits supplied by FrabillSource ↗
  13. 13Trophy Hunter targets are Bay of Quinte walleye and Georgian Bay muskie and pike, planned around Solunar windowsSource ↗
  14. 14JP Bushey hand-builds custom inline spinners, spinnerbaits, white-pine and red-cedar trolling crankbaits, and hair jigs, and offers custom airbrushingSource ↗
AER’s guide to Bushey Angle Guided Fishing · Compiled from busheyangleguidedfishing.comLast verified 2026-05-08