Fishing At Its Finest
Since 1909, The Franklin Club has been the perfect place
to connect, unwind and cast a line.
Why The Franklin Club?
Our picturesque club provides a spectacular backdrop, for some of the finest trout fishing in Ontario. Conveniently located 65km North of Downtown Toronto, our members can enjoy license-free fishing 365 days a year. Our members often comment that the solitude is often reminiscent of a northern Canadian fishing experience close to home. Although there is no motor policy, lake fishing is conveniently accessed through British style punts to allow for fishing in the pristine environment of Franklin Lake. Members and guests have the opportunity to catch trophy-sized rainbow and speckled trout. Harrison Pond provides fly fisherman with the opportunity to enjoy fishing open water year-round.
Join the Club
- We are open 365 days a year
- You can fish 365 days a year
- We raise rainbow and speckled trout on-site in one of the largest private hatcheries in North America
- We stock our lake and ponds with over 10,000 fish per year
- You can enjoy a large variety of outdoor activities all year round
The Hatchery
The Franklin Club has one of the largest trout hatcheries in Canada. We raise rainbow and speckled trout and typically have over 100,000 fish in our system. We aim to stock our lake and ponds with a minimum of 10,000 fish per year. While in our hatchery, the fish are fed a special blend of food that enhances flavour and practices the best animal husbandry that we can.
Seasonal Fun for the Whole Family
There’s nothing better than spending time enjoying the outdoors with friends and family. The best part is that at The Franklin Club, you can do that 365 days a year!
The Dining Room
The Clubhouse has its own Dining Room available to serve members and their guests. Weather depending, enjoy your meal on our large deck overlooking the beautiful Franklin Lake.
Camping, Picnics & Swimming
The Franklin Club’s property includes three campsites, all with their own propane BBQ and raised fire pit. The campsites share a comfort station which includes; running water, flushable toilettes, and hydro.
Hiking Trails
The Franklin Club has over
200 scenic acres for many activities on our property. Our trails are accessible all year.
Host an event at
the Franklin Club
The Clubhouse welcomes members and guests in our large main 1000 square foot lounge; with a large wood fireplace, cozy seating, a kitchenette and a fully stocked wet bar.
A little piece of heaven just a short drive from home
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