Fishing · Ontario
Franklin Fishing Charters
A Georgian Bay fishing charter out of Collingwood, Ontario, where Captain Tyler puts families and first-timers onto salmon and lake trout from a clean, covered boat.
What visitors say
Franklin Fishing Charters is a small, owner-run charter fishing the waters off Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. Most reviews are five stars, and nearly all of them centre on Tyler, the captain, who guests describe as knowledgeable, funny and determined to get everyone into fish.
Reviewers consistently praise the boat: clean, spacious and well equipped with good-quality gear. It has covered space for anyone who wants shelter from rain or sun, plus open deck for taking in the views, and one family said the kids stayed comfortable through a rainy outing. Guests mention salmon and lake trout, including a 14-year-old's first salmon at about 18 lb. Even on a windy, rough day, one experienced charter client said the group still caught fish.
The charter comes up often for family outings and birthdays. Reviewers say Tyler is great with kids and attentive to different people's needs, starting from the first booking call.
The few low ratings in the breakdown come without written detail. As always on open water, the weather can make for a bumpy trip, so ask about conditions and options if the forecast looks rough.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 26 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Franklin Fishing Charters directly.