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Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the most frequently asked questions Cap'n Ronn has received from guests.  If you have a question that others might be interested in click here to send him an e-mail.

Question:  Will my cell phone work on the far side of the lake?

Answer:  Maybe!  Cap'n Ronn has a TELUS cell phone and it works on most of the lake, there may be some "dead spots", but coverage is generally good.  However, to really enjoy your day on the water you might want to turn off your phone!  In case of emergency the boat is equipped with a VHF radio and has contact with the Cold Lake Marina at all times.

Question:  We are from out-of-town, staying in a hotel/motel/B&B, we plan to spend a day or two after our fishing trip doing some sightseeing and it will take us another day or to to drive home, how do we keep our fish fresh until we can get it home?

Answer:  Cap'n Ronn will clean & bag your catch for you when you return to the Marina at the end of your charter.  Check with your accommodation manager and ask if they can freeze your catch for you.  You can also keep your fish fresh for a couple of days in a cooler on ice.  There is ice for sale at the Cold Lake Marina, so if you have a large cooler with you, you're gtg.  Just remember you must transport your fish whole, it can't be cut-up or filleted.

Question:  We are from out-of-town and are staying in a  room with no cooking facilities, is there anyway we can enjoy our fresh caught fish the same day we catch it?

Answer:  Yes!  Clark's General Store and Eatery, located on Lakeshore Drive just across from the far end of the Marina parking lot will prepare your catch for you and serve it with all the "fixin's" for a per plate charge.  You must contact them in advance to make the arrangements, it's a good idea to phone (780-639-GRUB) a day or two before your charter to ensure they are going to be open the day of your charter, to make sure they are still providing this service and to get prices, etc.  To finalize arrangements you can call from a cell phone (the one you turned off in the Answer above!) while you are fishing.

Question:  We booked a charter for four people and at the last minute another person wanted to come along, so we will be showing up with five people, is this OK?

Answer:  Definitely not!  The maximum number of guests allowed by Cap'n Ronn's insurance coverage is four and it doesn't matter if the additional person is small, say an extra child, the maximum number of people allowed is still four.  If you booked for one, two or three and show up with a fourth person, no problem!

Question:  Why can't I take my pet with me on the boat?

Answer:  There are a number of reasons that Cap'n Ronn doesn't allow pets, but the most important one is the possibility of future guests having allergies to a pet that has been on-board and left hair, dander, etc, that is difficult to detect and remove.  The open water, 12 miles from town is no place for a possibly severe allergy attack!  There are kennels in the area that can board your pet for the day, check the phone directory and make your arrangements well in advance.  For the comfort and safety of his guests Cap'n Ronn will make no exceptions to this policy.

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