Conroy Marsh
Conroy Marsh
One of the best area to explore by paddle is the Conroy Marsh. It's a good day outing for novice canoeists looking for a leisurely getaway.
Parking/Access: From Bancroft take HWY 28 E to Boulter Rd. Turn left onto Boulter Rd. Travel Along Boulter Rd and turn right onto Havergal Rd., then turn right onto Kennedy Rd, at end of Kennedy Rd. turn right, then turn left onto Burt Bridge Rd. keep going till you come to a bridge. The bridge is over the Little Mississippi River which flows into the Conroy Marsh. Access is on the left side of the Burt Bridge Rd. before crossing bridge. There is parking and off the road and a camp area across the Bridge.
Paddle North for about 1500 m this is where the Little Mississippi River and Conroy Marsh meet.
The Conroy Marsh is a vast wetland with abundant of wildlife and has a played a number of roles in history. You can paddle for hours in the marsh exploring the many bays and inlets.
Fishing includes smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pike and occassionaly walleye can be found along with other fish species.
Abundant waterfowl and other birds can be observed throughout the marshland including Great Blue Heron.
Because of its size the Conroy Marsh is a easy place to find yourself lost in the waterway spreads out over 2,400 hectares, with Robinson Lake to the west and Winter Lake, Garden Lake, One Mile Bay and the mouth of the Little Mississippi River to the east. To keep on track, it's best to stay in the center of the main channel eventually meets up with Negeek Lake, where the York River flushes into the Madawaska River.
There are many alternate access point to the Conroy Marsh in the Northern section of the Marsh, Take HWY 28 E to HWY 514 to HWY 515, go past the town of Jewellville to McPhees Bay Rd. Negeek Lake is where the York River flushes into the Madawaska River. The Marsh is found by paddling into the the York River past the mouth of the Madawaska River.
