Fishing Packages

Ballard’s Black Island Packages

May 18th - October 28th 2012

            Adventurer Package                               Rate

      6 nights lodging,  5 days boat and motor rental, with meals included              1500
              5 nights lodging,  4 days boat and motor rental, with meals included              1350
              4 nights lodging,  3 days boat and motor rental, with meals included              1160
             

            Explorer Package                                     Rate                      

      6 nights lodging, bring your own boat, with meals included                              1200
              5 nights lodging, bring your own boat, with meals included                              1150
              4 nights lodging, bring your own boat, with meals included                              1040
                                      

            Traveler Package                                      Rate

                6 nights lodging, boat and meals on your own                                   	  600
                5 nights lodging, boat and meals on your own                                   	  550
                4 nights lodging, boat and meals on your own                                   	  480

• Cabins.  (Adventurer Package / Explorer Package)  Stay in a lakefront cabin with towels, linens, private bath, refrigerator,  and daily maid service.  (Traveler Package)  Stay in a housekeeping cabin complete with cook-top stove, outdoor gas grill, all utensils, cookware, dishes, towels, linens, and private bath.  Additional lodge amenities include cell phone service, Wi-Fi internet, available laptop, and satellite television.

• Boat & Motor.  (Adventurer Package)  Includes group orientation on the water, all fishing equipment, direction for multi-specie angling locations, and current fishing techniques.  An 18ft boat with a 50hp motor fully equipped with swivel seats, GPS system, fish locator, life jackets, landing net, trolling motor, poles, bait, and tackle.  We also include a navigational lake-map, gas, ice, cooler, and freezer service.

• Meals.  (Adventurer Package / Explorer Package)  The American Plan begins in the main lodge on night of arrival and carries through to morning of departure.  Anticipate quality fresh foods and large portions.  Breakfast is served 8:00 to 9:00am, shore lunch or picnic lunch is prepared for the day, and evening meals are served between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. 

• Beverages.  (Adventurer Package / Explorer Package)  With each and every meal all beverages are included.  There is also a complimentary supply of juice, soda, and bottled water on hand throughout the day.  Beers, wines, and liquors are not available on premise.  It is the responsibility of the guest to bring your own.

• Island Passenger Sevice.  (All Packages)  Our goal is to expedite travel time and bring the lake closer to you.  This is accomplished with round trip passenger service from Pier North (Morson Ontario).  Ride in our passenger boat or follow in yours.  It’s a seven mile scenic cruise.  Make advance arrangements for meeting time and location.  Parking fees are included.

• Docking.  (All Packages)  Protected harbor with secure docking facilities.  Power outlets for charging, fish cleaning facilities, ice, and freezer space are also at your disposal.  (Explorer Package / Traveler Package)  Bait and fuel are available at additional cost.

• Guide Service.  Guide service, with any package, is available for your group with advance reservations.  An eight hour day is scheduled.  With use of a 20ft guide boat the maximum number of people is three plus your guide…  Daily rate $300…  Plans will be tailored to accommodate your preference for musky, walleye, northern pike, or smallmouth bass.  Your guide is also capable of having the accompaniment of one follow boat.  This could include up to three additional people in your group.  The daily rate for a follow boat is $150.

• Packages.  Rates are per person in U.S. dollars.  Payment can be made with cash, check, or money order.  A 50% deposit is due at time of reservation.  The package balance plus tax is due 30-days prior to arrival.  Fishing license, tax and gratuities are not included.   To maintain privacy the guest count at Ballard’s Black Island is restricted to eighteen people.  (Traveler Package) requires a minimum group of six or more people.

  Exclusive.  Reserve the entire island for your group only.  Includes everything in the (Adventurer Package).  $4000 per night.  Maximum 18 people.  Includes 2 guides per day.