chandru Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 hello everyone, im new to the site, just wanted to put my question out there... im looking for some spots to try fly fishing for some resident trout. just picked up fly fishing, looking to practise and catch some fish. i know the season ends soon so id like to get in some action before then. i live in mississauga near square one if anyone knows any good areas other than erindale....:-p its so busy there! i would be wading most of the time. any intersection names and directions to locations that are within 30 mins would be greatly appreciated. (im a 4th year nursing student very low on gas money!!!! closer the better but i want some results too....) thankyou for your time and any advice would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Goooooood Luck... You're askin for alot... Try erindale park.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 LOL just LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Welcome to the board, Chandru You may find that asking for spots--especially spots for native trout on the credit-- has a bit of a low success rate. Here's what I can tell you about the Credit and trout: 1) Pay attention to the special regulations and access areas...most of which are posted, but check your regs summary as well 2) Start scouring the net for info....it's out there...I've done okay by googling and driving. And walking. And fighting off biting ants Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneFly Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 How long have you been flyfishing? How many resident trout have you caught? If you want Residents, they are up and down every stretch of pretty much every river!!! We catch them by accident all the time while going after bigger game. I assume you know what to look for and where to cast? The ones we have caught are in the 12-14" range generally, and they are fun for sure. Best way and most satisfying is to learn on the river, not ask for on the internet where to go. BTW, whoever mentioned 'Native trout', the only natives we have around here are lakers and specks and I doubt any will be had within 30 min of Mississuaga, on any river, unless of course you drive 250km/hr to Niagara, lol. Rainbows and Browns are not 'native', they are introduced, arguabley have established themselves to a degree as 'Wild'. Cheers and goodluck. By the way, what weight is your flyrod? There are some Bigass salmon in some tribs right now, we catch them on flies but not with a flyrod, there are much better ways. Please no comments on lining or snagging...PLEASE...its done to death already, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 How long have you been flyfishing? How many resident trout have you caught? If you want Residents, they are up and down every stretch of pretty much every river!!! We catch them by accident all the time while going after bigger game. I assume you know what to look for and where to cast? The ones we have caught are in the 12-14" range generally, and they are fun for sure. Best way and most satisfying is to learn on the river, not ask for on the internet where to go. BTW, whoever mentioned 'Native trout', the only natives we have around here are lakers and specks and I doubt any will be had within 30 min of Mississuaga, on any river, unless of course you drive 250km/hr to Niagara, lol. Rainbows and Browns are not 'native', they are introduced, arguabley have established themselves to a degree as 'Wild'. Cheers and goodluck. By the way, what weight is your flyrod? There are some Bigass salmon in some tribs right now, we catch them on flies but not with a flyrod, there are much better ways. Please no comments on lining or snagging...PLEASE...its done to death already, lol. Most every Lake O trib has native brookies in the headwaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallacio Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 If you are after "smaller trout" ie resident fish, the Upper Credit is a reasonable drive from Mississauga - 30-40 minutes. As mentioned, no one is going to post specific directions however I suggest focussing your efforts almost anywhere above the Village of Inglewood. Between and Inglewood and the Cataract you'll primarily find Browns. Above the Cataract, it's Brookie water. There are lot's of access points at road/trail crossings and unless it's posted land, you are usually good to go. There are limited hatches right now so I would stick to nymphing for your best chances of hooking up. Because of the fishing pressure and the fact that it's all C&R water, the fish get educated quickly so don't expect easy success but if you put in the time, it can be incredibly rewarding. Here are a few shots of what lurks up there to get you motivated!!! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 God I hate nymphing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallacio Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 God I hate nymphing... That's 'cause you suck at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 That's 'cause you suck at it! Definitely the most frustrating type of fishing I've done yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandru Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 wow lol i had no idea this was such an active community! thats awsome thankyou so much to all of you, thanks for the pics they definately do help to motivate! i will be heading up this weekend and yeah i was checking out the google earth maps north of inglewood the river has alot of bends up there im expecting some nice eddies to cast into. as for the nymphs... anything in particular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjcanoe Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Welcome to the board, Chandru You may find that asking for spots--especially spots for native trout on the credit-- has a bit of a low success rate. Here's what I can tell you about the Credit and trout: 1) Pay attention to the special regulations and access areas...most of which are posted, but check your regs summary as well 2) Start scouring the net for info....it's out there...I've done okay by googling and driving. And walking. And fighting off biting ants Good luck! Yep what he said, look for flyfishing only areas, Trout season closes at the end of September except as noted in the extended seasons section of the regs. Good luck. jjcanoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneFly Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Most every Lake O trib has native brookies in the headwaters. So from Mississauga, you have maybe 3 main tribs that all meet in the same spot really,...arguable that u cant get there in 30 min from Erindale unless driving real fast,....and yes they are stocked,..but have any been caught over 8 "? meamning do they take? and shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallacio Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) and yes they are stocked,..but have any been caught over 8 "? meamning do they take? and shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh The Brook Trout in the west end headwaters are not stocked and other than a limited Brown Trout stocking program on the upper Humber, the Browns are wild too. Brook Trout over 8" are definitely present in relative abundance - as with any resident fish, they get tougher to catch as they get bigger but I've fooled my share of bigger Brookies on flies up there. As for nymphs, most of those fish in the pictures took various Mayfly nymph patterns. I like Prince Nymphs, Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns etc...all with lots of "triggers" such as gold or copper bead heads, gold ribs, and even crystal chenile in the place of real peacock herl on the thorax portion of the fly. Don't be afraid to go big as well - ie #10 or even #8 flies as opposed to the typical #14 and#12 sizes...they get the attention of bigger fish! Edited September 16, 2009 by wallacio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandru Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 thanks for the fly advice I'll be sure to pick some up on Friday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 thanks for the fly advice I'll be sure to pick some up on Friday!!! Check the regs to make sure you are not fishing out of season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 The Brook Trout in the west end headwaters are not stocked and other than a limited Brown Trout stocking program on the upper Humber, the Browns are wild too. Brook Trout over 8" are definitely present in relative abundance - as with any resident fish, they get tougher to catch as they get bigger but I've fooled my share of bigger Brookies on flies up there. As for nymphs, most of those fish in the pictures took various Mayfly nymph patterns. I like Prince Nymphs, Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns etc...all with lots of "triggers" such as gold or copper bead heads, gold ribs, and even crystal chenile in the place of real peacock herl on the thorax portion of the fly. Don't be afraid to go big as well - ie #10 or even #8 flies as opposed to the typical #14 and#12 sizes...they get the attention of bigger fish! god time you bring a 4 wt and show me the ropes lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandru Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Check the regs to make sure you are not fishing out of season i checked the cvc website and it currently says the trout season ends sep 30? .... please correct me you know otherwise! i wouldnt want to get booked on my second time out fly fishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) i checked the cvc website and it currently says the trout season ends sep 30? .... please correct me you know otherwise! i wouldnt want to get booked on my second time out fly fishing! Any trout fishing you'll wanna do now will most likely occur south of the 407 Everything else is pretty much closed. (check the exceptions in the regs) Edited September 16, 2009 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallacio Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Any trout fishing you'll wanna do now will most likely occur south of the 407 Everything else is pretty much closed. (check the exceptions in the regs) Chandru is correct Bill - there are still two weeks to go in the regular Trout season, including the Upper Credit. Good luck if you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandru Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'll definatly be heading up with a buddy on Sunday wow reading all these posts is really getting me amped! If I didn't have to finish up school this year I'd be out there every day but of course I'll have time for that after graduation and the cash starts rolling in! Or so I hope LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Chandru is correct Bill - there are still two weeks to go in the regular Trout season, including the Upper Credit. Good luck if you go! Why the hell do I think it's October? Seriously, all this travel is messing up my brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandru Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 LOL well the travel must be nice atleast ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 LOL well the travel must be nice atleast ! I dunno man, my brain isn't working right Let us know how you make out!! (also pinch the barbs so you don't kill any of those pretty little fish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandru Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 good tip thanks for that. i will definately let you know how i did thanks for all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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