Need a good pan fish spot close to GTA

[sunfish]

I know this is very short notice, but I am looking to take the kids out on there vary first fishing trip this year. I normally take them up to pigeon lake, where we have non-shop pan fish action. Was Possibly looking to go to Lake Scugog, however had not had much luck in Port Perry.

 

Can anyone provide me with any suggestions. I'm located by Pickering, anything within 30-45 minutes would be great. My little 4 year old is extremely impatient.

 

OH, forgot to mention, there will be no boat involved.

 

Thanks for the assistance.

[sharper]

Rice lake has lots of pan fish not sure about shore fishing, but I'm sure you can catch tons.

[jediangler]

Island lake in Orangeville might be a little farther than you wanted but has panfish a plenty.

[sunfish]

Thanks for the help! Well I ended up at Pigeon Lake. It was smokin hot. While the kids were dipping there rods I kept cool by keeping my feet in the water.

 

All and all, there kids had a great time. Sorry no picture to show.

 

Cheers!