On the River

 

Sauble Falls marks an out-cropping of escarpment that creates a series of limestone ledges over which the Sauble River drops. Sauble SFalls offers great sightseeing, picnic areas and trail walking that leads through lush forest to the scenic dunes.

In the spring, rainbow trout make their way from Lake Huron up the fishing ladder at Sauble Falls to spawn in the tributaries of the Sauble River. Huge fish can be seen leaping and thrashing their way up the falls. In the autumn, salmon make the same journey up the Sauble River for spawning.

Summer fishing is great for small mouth bass and perch. Check the dates of the Chantry Chinook Classic Fishing Derby to test your fishing skill on the waters of Lake Huron. Fishing licenses may be purchased at T.J. Sports on the Main Street of Sauble Beach. Rainbow trout and salmon fishing is permitted year round within the westerly boundary of Sauble Falls Provincial Park to Lake Huron. Boat launching is available at the Sauble Marina and municipal boat launching dock at the mouth of the river.

The Rankin River is an area rich in wildlife where you can fish for pike and small mouth bass. The river meanders through a chain of shallow marshy lakes home to wood lilies, osprey, wood ducks and black terns nesting. The Rankin River can be paddled in its entirety in 5-7 hours, placing you back at the Sauble Falls. Access points are located at two boat ramps on either end of Issac Lake Nature Reserve.