blizzcat Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 hi all! Just some questions about Lake Nipissing, I've heard it's a really nice lake to fish in and I was wondering what it is like for December 14-16?? I'm looking to go up for that weekend maybe.. but I'm wondering if i should look for a cottage and boat rental, or for an ice fishing package.. (i'm a broke student and am browsing various packages/deals and such) Does anyone know that area at all?? Thanks in advance!
irishfield Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 (edited) see Randy's post below Edited October 21, 2007 by irishfield
blizzcat Posted October 21, 2007 Author Report Posted October 21, 2007 well that's strange.. i was looking at cottages and some had rates for ice fishing starting in december...
Muskieman Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 Walleye is closed as of october 15th... pike & muskie and coarse fish are opened till december 15th ...Nipissing will re-open on January 1st...the regulations have been ammended it's too bad you could'nt hold off for an extra month the ice is good by then..
irishfield Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 I forgot you have to go on-line, on the MNR site, before you fish to see what this weeks rules are. Deleted the regs from the paper issue from my post above...
blizzcat Posted October 21, 2007 Author Report Posted October 21, 2007 well thanks for the info! i was seriously misinformed and i'm glad i didn't book anything.. i guess i'll go back to looking inro niagara charters instead.. lol i asked this in another thread but it didnt get answered... are charters the only way to fish lower niagara if you don't own a boat??
irishfield Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 (edited) Okay..now I gotta make sure Randy was indeed correct. This is what I dug up ! Also the only time I've ever seen a season on Sunfish! ................... On Lake Nipissing (division 27) and the West Arm of Lake Nipissing (division 15) some fishing seasons have been extended to provide increased angling opportunities. In addition, the ministry has also changed the quota for some species in the West Arm to be consistent with those in the rest of Lake Nipissing. See tables below for details. Species 2007 Open Seasons for Lake Nipissing and the West Arm Walleye and Sauger Jan. 1 to Mar. 15 and 3rd Sat. in May to Oct. 15 Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass 4th Sat. in June to Nov. 30 Northern Pike Jan. 1 to Mar. 15 and 3rd Sat. in May to Nov. 30 Muskellunge 3rd Sat. in June to Nov. 30 Yellow Perch Jan. 1 to Mar. 15 and 3rd Sat. in May to Oct. 15 Sunfish Jan. 1 to Mar. 15 and 3rd Sat. in May to Nov. 30 Lake Whitefish Jan. 1 to Mar. 15 and 3rd Sat. in May to Nov. 30 Lake Sturgeon Closed all year 2/… Edited October 21, 2007 by irishfield
Musky or Specks Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 well thanks for the info! i was seriously misinformed and i'm glad i didn't book anything..i guess i'll go back to looking inro niagara charters instead.. lol i asked this in another thread but it didnt get answered... are charters the only way to fish lower niagara if you don't own a boat?? No its just what I would recommend for a beginner. You can fish in the whirlpool from shore using roe or minnows and have success but from your first post it sounded like you were newbies and unless you have all the right equipment Im not sure of your success.
Guest skeeter99 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 (edited) there is nothing in season on nipissing in december guys here is the link to the mnr site with species and dates of opening and closings, slide down half a page and READ the chart http://publicdocs.mnr.gov.on.ca/View.asp?D...chment_ID=25944 Edited October 21, 2007 by skeeter99
Greencoachdog Posted October 22, 2007 Report Posted October 22, 2007 there is nothing in season on nipissing in december guyshere is the link to the mnr site with species and dates of opening and closings, slide down half a page and READ the chart http://publicdocs.mnr.gov.on.ca/View.asp?D...chment_ID=25944 What about Catfish and Carp???
blizzcat Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Posted October 22, 2007 No its just what I would recommend for a beginner. You can fish in the whirlpool from shore using roe or minnows and have success but from your first post it sounded like you were newbies and unless you have all the right equipment Im not sure of your success. i am def. a beginning and have no equipment.. lol my boyfriend is quite good but hasn't fished Niagara yet and i know he has an 8weight for salmon but he doesn't have an extra for me or anything.. Thanks for the replys so far everyone!
KD JOHNCOX Posted October 22, 2007 Report Posted October 22, 2007 Hi: I'm a long time cottage owner and quite familiar with the fishing, rentals.... December is a bit of a down time for the lake and with the warmer Decembers we have had ice is usually unpredictable. There are great ice fishing opportunities at the southern end of the lake with several guys offering ice bungalows that include accomodation for 6-8, TV, DVD, tounge & groove pine interior, propane fireplace, picture window, bbq, heated outhouse, bait, tip-ups, transportation to and from shore... Yep, just a step above your rec.room! I think you can find them at southshorelakenipissing, one is called Anglers Haven and the newest (with top of the line equipment and a great host-Paul) is www.sbaybungalows.ca. If you are looking for more info let me know. Enjoy, Kent
bigfish1965 Posted October 22, 2007 Report Posted October 22, 2007 are charters the only way to fish lower niagara if you don't own a boat?? No..there's lots of shorefishing opportunities, but if you want to be pretty much guaranteed fish, I would definitely get a charter.
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