I just got back from Canada, and the border crossing was very smooth. They will ask about liquor and beer, tobacco, arms, plants and vegetables, and where you live. they will ask how long you will be in Canada, and what your destination is. DON'T wear your sunglasses, they want to see you clearly. Have your seatbelt on. Don't have a rarar detector on the dash. Look the Guard right in the eye, and answer every question with as few words as possible. Be sure your gear looks organized in the vehicle, and there are no blankets, tarps, or other covers over your cargo if in a pickup or SUV under a topper or in the vehicle.

Make sure you don't go in with more than the allowed amount of Alcohol (1 case beer or one bottle booze per man) or undeclared items. Bring nothing you intend to sell. The crossing back, make sure you are able to rattle off exactly how many fish of each you have, and make sure you know the limits. Don't bring any Canadian beef or pork back with you, there is a ban in place for the time being. ( Mad Cow disease)

For the waterways, make sure you have at least 50' of floating rope, a bailer, a throwable flotation device, a whistle or horn, 2 paddles, and life vests for all on board. Buy a complete Great Lakes Safety and Flare kit, and some good floating rope, and most will be covered.

Be careful to measure any fish that are close to maximum slot size carefully, if the fish is a 16th of an inch over or under, put it back. If you are freezing fish, be aware that you can't keep more than your limit 'just to eat at camp', the frozen fish and the fish in the well all count towards your limit. freeze the fish in clear wrapping, ONE per package. Leave a piece of skin on the fillet to allow for I.D.

Hope this helps!