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Fishing and Boating

Fanshawe Reservoir provides many fishing opportunities. The Thames River watershed is located in Fisheries Management Zone/FMZ 16. Please follow the Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary.

Fanshawe Reservoir

Fanshawe Reservoir Boating Map and Information
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The Fanshawe CA Fishing Guide has lots of information on fishing at Fanshawe, including fish species and a map of the reservoir.

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Find out more about fishing at:

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Boating and Water Levels

See current flows and water levels in
Thames River Flows

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Boating

Power-driven vehicles are prohibited at Fanshawe CA, except for: 

  • Battery powered electric propulsion motors

  • Watercraft with 10 hp or less

 
Thames River Canoe Route Guides

Canoe and Kayak Rentals

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All equipment is included: paddles, lifejackets, and a safety kit (rope, bail bucket, whistle, and flashlight). Rentals available during camping season only. Rentals are weather dependent.

Canoe and Kayak Rentals 7 days a week 9-5 (weather permitting) until October 19th.

Canoe Rentals

​​Two and three seat canoes available

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Fee:

Canoe - 2 hours $40
Canoe - 4 hours $60
 

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Booking: 

Booking is on a first come, first served basis. Please stop by the Park Office to rent a canoe.

 

  • You must be minimum 18 years old to rent a canoe

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You will need to provide acceptable ID to rent the equipment, in the form of a valid Drivers License, Health Card, Photo Card, or Hunting License.

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Canoe and Kayk
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Kayak Rentals

Sit in, sit on, and tandem
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Fee:

Kayak 2 hours $30
Kayak 4 hours $55

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Booking: 

Booking is on a first come, first served basis. Please stop by the Park Office to rent a canoe.

  • You must be minimum 18 years old to rent a canoe

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You will need to provide acceptable ID to rent the equipment, in the form of a valid Drivers License, Health Card, Photo Card, or Hunting License.

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