Loyalist Charters

What visitors say

Loyalist Charters runs trips on the Bay of Quinte from Picton, and every one of its reviews is five stars. Guests describe the captain as friendly, patient and a good teacher who knows the water well and keeps in touch with other local skippers to track where the fish are moving.

The boat comes up in almost every review. It's large, modern and clean, with a covered, heated cabin, a table, and a stand-up washroom on board, which makes cold or wet days easier. Gear is provided, and guests mention drinks, snacks and a hot barbecued lunch. At the end of the day the catch is filleted, and a few people learned to do it themselves.

Walleye are the main target, and reviewers report personal bests, including releases of fish over 12 pounds. Bass, a big northern pike and freshwater drum also turn up, and one family took a shorter three-hour trout trip. Groups of friends, couples, families with kids and last-minute bookers all had good days. The dock is steps from the Picton Harbour Inn, according to one guest.

There's little to warn about. Several trips were in rain, wind or a tough bite and still produced fish, but it's worth dressing for the weather on late-season outings. The captain encourages releasing the largest fish, so expect to keep eating-size ones.

Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 36 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Loyalist Charters directly.