First ice fishing trip ever.

[kennyman]

Yes, I'm an "ice fishing virgin", but I'd like to change that. Sometime early in the New Year, conditions permitting of course, I would like to try ice fishing for the first time. I'd like to try somewhere within a couple hours from Brantford that has huts........... oh yeah, and lots of fish. I have a little Storm ice fishing rod loaded with Fireline Crystal that's been waiting since last Christmas to go out for it's inaugural run. Seems like this is going to be a much better year for ice fishing than last. Shouldn't be hard (or should I say"should be hard"............ ummm, the ice that is ). Where would you go for your first ice fishing adventure? Simcoe? Erie? Where?

[Woodsman]

Simcoe or Erie would both be good choices for you considering 2 hrs. from Brantford.

Better chance of good ice at Simcoe.

 

Good Luck: Rick

[iceguy]

Belwood lake in Fergus is a good spot for newbies, islandlake Orangeville as well both have hut rentals and minnows.

[Clampet]

Welcome to the world of Ice (?) Fishing.

Hope you have some fun.

I hope you do not become disappointed if your request for "lots of fish" is not fullfilled.

Due to the effects of global warming, do not be surprised if your best made plans are laid to waste due to lack of safe ice conditions.

They're calling for above zero temps fer the week-end, which isn't at all connnduuuuciiiiiiiiiiive to making water freeze.

[FISHINGNUT]

Hey Kenny try these guys

.Name Ice cabins

Location Gilford

Day Hut $35 $45

Phone # 705 456-0000

Website www.icecabins.com

[kennyman]

Thanks guys. Thanks Jamie. I'll check that out. Have you caught anything other than perch there through the ice? Any more suggestions anyone? How about pike ? Is anyone willing to share good spots for that?

[FISHINGNUT]

We have caught perch and pike there.Later on when the ice is thicker some out fitters put there huts miles out on Simcoe for lakers and white fish but its way to early for that.Let me know in the new year if you want hook up I have a 4 man hut ,power auger ect ect ect .I pass threw Brandford on my way to Dunneville and somtimes have extra room so your welcome to come along sometime.I dont promise LOTS of fish but we always have a good time its dry, warm and FREE

[DANIMAL]

Belwood lake in Fergus is a good spot for newbies, islandlake Orangeville as well both have hut rentals and minnows.

 

Bellwood lake is closed for ice fishing this year due to low water levels.

[iceguy]

Bellwood lake is closed for ice fishing this year due to low water levels.

Thank's for the upate DANIMAL I usually like to fish there once a year.

[kennyman]

We have caught perch and pike there.Later on when the ice is thicker some out fitters put there huts miles out on Simcoe for lakers and white fish but its way to early for that.Let me know in the new year if you want hook up I have a 4 man hut ,power auger ect ect ect .I pass threw Brandford on my way to Dunneville and somtimes have extra room so your welcome to come along sometime.I dont promise LOTS of fish but we always have a good time its dry, warm and FREE

Thanks for the offer. Sent you a pm.