Are there NO fish during spring????

[YUMMYAPPLE]

I went fishing at bayfront park in hamilton and i couldnt see a single fish in the water near shore.

 

NOT EVEN A ROUND GOBY!

 

needless to say, i didnt catch nothing either.

 

 

I always hear that you guys say that spring is a great time for shore fishing. What am I doing wrong?

 

When do the fish come out?

[Clampet]

It is too cold right now. We are experiencing a late Spring start.

Maybe in 2 weeks, depending of course, on how quickly the sun comes out, you will be able to catch some fish. Right now, they are in deeper water, where it is warmer.

[YUMMYAPPLE]

It is too cold right now. We are experiencing a late Spring start.

Maybe in 2 weeks, depending of course, on how quickly the sun comes out, you will be able to catch some fish. Right now, they are in deeper water, where it is warmer.

 

Oh I see.

 

Thank you

[Garry2Rs]

The last year I lived in Hammytown I caught lots of Perch at Peir Four, behind Hutch's on Bay Street starting in mid-April. As I recall the perch run petered out in May, and I shore fished at Waterford for Crappie and Pike, and waded at Caladonia for Steelhead (Lake Erie Rainbow Trout) and Walleye in May.

Garry2R's

[TJQ]

Im fishing a bit north.. and its been a really slow start this spring.

[CLofchik]

There's plenty of fish down there, been out about half dozen times in the last two weeks and always catch SOMETHING.

I like to cover water down there, 3-4 casts then move to the next spot down. Some days I catch all my fish in Macassa Bay, others by Leander. I cover the boat launch to the rowing club in about 2-3 hours, have caught pike (nothing over 30" darnit, I lost my big one on Friday, whaaaaa!) lots & lots of drum over 10lbs, and a few oos bass. Usually catch 3-4 fish in an evening. Cordell Redfin & X-Rap have caught all my fish, nothing on spoons or spinnerbaits.

 

But I've seen some nice carp cruising around lately (20lb+), might give those a shot soon.

[Rich]

What were you using? I've never been skunked down there with a big hook, loaded with corn on bottom. Albeit, often times it's just bullheads, but they are fish! lol