fees/permits
If you are fishing in Ontario or Canadian waters, make sure you have the appropriate fishing license. Same for the annual pheasant hunt. You will need the appropriate license.
ferry
There are two ferries from Canada and one from the US. You need to make reservations as they can be fully booked for weeks.
The Pelee Islander
tel: 1-800-661-2220. Daily trips to Sandusky and mainland Ontario, Canada. Service to Sandusky is limited to once daily during the summer months, and is further restricted during the spring and fall. Advance vehicle reservations.The MV Jiimaan
(http://www.ontarioferries...) largest passenger ferry along the Lake Erie route to Pelee Island. Goes between Sandusky, Ohio to the foot of Jackson St., to Leamington, Canada, Kingsville Govt. Dock, Ontario, Canada and Pelee Island.