Where to Enjoy Urban Fishing Along the Rideau River

Kemptville and Kemptville Creek

 

Curry Park


Directions: From Highway #416 take County Road #43 exit to Kemptville. After the traffic circle continue west on County boat launch at Curry ParkRoad #43, cross the bridge and then turn left (south) on Grenville Street. Follow Grenville Street around the graveyard and turn left (south) on Bridge Street. Curry Park is located on Curry Street (right before bridge).

 

Description: Located in town of Kemptville, on Kemptville Creek. A good town launch facility with a dock and close parking. No fee.

 

Amenities: (see legend)

Boating 

Boat Launch 

Canoeing 

Fishing

 


Pirate Cove Marina


Directions: From Highway #416 take exit on south side of bridge spanning Rideau River. Travel southwest on the Rideau River Road approximately 3.5 km.  Pirate Cove Marina is located on Kemptville Creek between Kemptville and Rideau River off boat launch at Pirate Cove MarinaRideau River Road.

 

Description: Good commercial facility with a ramp and parking available to day users.

 

Amenities: (see legend)

Boating 

Boat Launch 

Canoeing 

Fees involved 

Fishing
 

 

Rideau River Provincial Park


Directions: From Highway #416, take Dilworth Road west, turn left (south) onto Fourth Line Road (turns into Donnelly Drive). Travel along Donnelly Drive until you see the signs to the Provincial Park.

 

Description: Excellent concrete ramp with floating docks and close parking. Water may be too shallow for larger boats. Canoe rentals, OFAH Tackle Share, picnicking, beach and playground facilities available with your day use permit.boat launch at Rideau River Provincial Park

 

Amenities: (see legend)

Boating 

Boat Launch 

Canoeing 

Fees involved 

Fishing 

Rentals 

Toilets 

Day Use 

Playground


For more information:  Rideau River Provincial Park

 

 

Muldoon Launch


Directions: From Highway #416, take Dilworth Road west, turn left (south) onto Fourth Line Road (turns into Donnelly Drive). Travel along Donnelly Drive past the Provincial Park and then cross the Rideau River. Immediately after the bridge turn right (west) onto River Road. Travel west along River Road for approximately 3.5 km. Launch is located at Muldoon Road. You can also take Highway #416 all the way to the County Road #43 exit at Kemptville. Travel west on County Road #43 to Muldoon Road (approximately 3 km). Travel north on Muldoon Road to River Road.boat launch at Muldoon Launch

 

Description: Launch provides good access to the Burritts Rapids area for small boats, but ramp needs improvement. No fee. No designated parking.

 

Amenities: (see legend)

Boating 

Boat Launch 

Canoeing 

Fishing