ccmtcanada Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 So, this wasn't an original goal for me this year, but with the surprise Muskie I got on the weekend, I was looking at the OFAH awards accepted species and I figured I have a shot at getting a qualifying fish in all the categories. The 10 are.... Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Muskie Walleye Trout Salmon Panfish Carp Whitefish The only ones I do not have are Walleye (which I'm hoping to get this fall) and Whitefish. My question is....where do you get Whitefish? I've heard of them from Lake Simcoe, but is there anywhere else? How hard is it to get a 22" one? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfville Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Cliff, the way you and Bly catch fish, I think you can catch them in your bath tub ;-) Sorry, have never caught one myself but I'm someone will jump in to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Check your pm's Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Best Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Sorry to tell you Cliff,Whitefish closed in Simcoe yesterday at midnight.They open again Jan.1,hope you can wait til then......TC and tight lines...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Sorry to tell you Cliff,Whitefish closed in Simcoe yesterday at midnight.They open again Jan.1,hope you can wait til then......TC and tight lines...... So what you're telling me is that Lake Simcoe is the only place to get them?? LOL. Oh well...maybe next year! Does this mean I have to go icefishing??? ACK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Lake Simcoe-closer and relatively easier to catch one-average size is probably 4-5 pounds and at least 22 inches. Ice fishing may be required. Lake Nippising-further away and harder to target because several species can be caught from same area. Smaller average size than Simcoe. Ice fishing may be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I think you might be S.O.L. on the whitefish for the year Cliff , but if you talk to Carole real nice... I' m sure she would hook a nice Wall-ice for you and let you reel it in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 loblaws...aisle 4. Creative photography and you can make it look like you caught it out front of the church with the big steeple. 22 inches? Heck, get one as big as you're willing to pay for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I don't think they close on georgain bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 ....Yep, Georgian Bay would be the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Oh well, guess I'll try to get one thru the ice this winter...and try to get it out of the way first!! Thanks everyone for your input....I never get up to Georgian Bay.... Although, I did get a tip of place close by..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) Ya, the bays open, the last 2 years I was out in late November/December in the boat just before ice up and seen them splashing around rite at night for about 15 days straight like clock work but I tried everything imaginable and they won't bite anything, I guess they are spawning but I did accidentally snag one (that's how many come in) they were everywhere in 10 fow in a little gravel bottom/current area it looked like it was raining out on the water, I wish they would eat, other than that I've never caught any on the bay but never really tried but I'm sure you could find someone that knows to get you out for one. If the damn things would bite I'd take you out and get some but they got some serious lock jaw when they come in to spawn. Edited October 2, 2007 by GbayGiant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLIWOGG Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Walleye and whitefish. Why do you figure all those Quinte eyes that you see on the finder don't bite....its because they're whitefish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Oh well, guess I'll try to get one thru the ice this winter...and try to get it out of the way first!! Thanks everyone for your input....I never get up to Georgian Bay.... Although, I did get a tip of place close by..... Did you get the pm Cliff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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