I'mHooked Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 I'm taking the 9 year old fishing on Sunday, and just looking for someplace for some relatively easy shore fishing to get his blood pumping. Doesn't need to be a secret spot, but a place where we're at least going to catch some pan fish / rock bass etc. It'd be nice to show him a nice little Pike. I've heard the conservation areas might be worth checking out (Close to Burlington). Any feedback on which may produce something without being shoulder to shoulder with others? Ideas welcome! Thanks, I'm Hooked.
jediangler Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 You'll see less people at Kelso for sure. There are some nice largemouth in there that nobody targets. There are also perch and other panfish that can be caught with worm and bobber for the kiddies.
I'mHooked Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks for the input guys. I hadn't thought of Valens.
jediangler Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 If you are shore fishing at Valens, try right near the dam for pike.
I'mHooked Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Posted July 4, 2009 If you are shore fishing at Valens, try right near the dam for pike. Awesome JA, thanks for the pointer! Much appreciated. I'm Hooked
jediangler Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 There is a derby at Valens next weekend that you and the kid may enjoy. Great draw prizes as well as prizes for biggest bass, pike and panfish in the kids division.
Dara Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 Kelso still exists eh. I remember my dad taking us there to fish speckled trout 45 years ago. I really have no idea where it is either.
jediangler Posted July 4, 2009 Report Posted July 4, 2009 At the base of the ski hill west of Milton.You can see it from the 401.
Dara Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 I remember we used to park just off the highway and climb down a rock bank and cast out from there. There was a park on the far side that we went to once. I seem to remember a waterwheel mill and stuff. I was only around 7 years old then.
lovetofish Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 had some very good days at mountsberg by the dam as well.
super dave Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 Just came back from Mountsberg. One of the slowest days yet. Only got into one myself. The weeds are super thick in there right now. Hard to get a cast in without coming back with salad.
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