HUKDONFAWNIX Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Okay, so I can't wait until the first weekend in May to get out on the water. So I have decided to particpate in the Orillia Perch festival. It should be a lot of fun!! Can anyone suggest a few general areas to fish from a boat that will provide me with a nice perch dinner??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanheritage Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 When does it start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUKDONFAWNIX Posted April 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I believe it starts on April 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookset Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Just head out from the narrows in Orillia, into Simcoe and look for the swarms of boats. Most people fish the Simcoe side within sight of the narrows. Personally, I try to get a bit away from the crowds so I head out more into Simcoe near the first drop off which is adjascent to the first set of islands to the west. There will be boats there too just not as many. Lots of people anchor when they "get into them". Good thing this isn't a post about Trout in a Lake Ontario tributary or all I would be able to say is "Simcoe" You can also fish the Couchiching side sometimes too which is waaaay less crowded. One tip to remember is that these schools of Perch do roam about and can be sight fished easily. Good Luck. Hookset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUKDONFAWNIX Posted April 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Hooksetr, Thanks for the info! I appreciate it. Where are the "narrows"???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky66 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 The'narrows' is where Simcoe and Couch meet, right in Orillia. Several boat launches are there as well. Drop in at Trombleys Tackle on Hwy 12 for more info and to register. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 (edited) Was going to write a post abut the Perch Fest but figured that give it time and someone would. There is a web site, just Google Orilia Perch Festival. Only thing is the site does not mention the cost of the entry fee. Edited April 3, 2007 by pikehunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caper Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 (edited) Post from another site regarding the entry fee "I called the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce today I had them send me a Perch Festival booklet, they were very helpful. Adult registration is $12 next year it goes to $15. Its been about 7 years since I was at the festival. We used small minnows the same as for ice fishing. Looking forward to going this year. Here is the Chambers phone number and web site. (705) 326-4424, www.orillia.com/perchfestival" Edited April 3, 2007 by caper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Yup, going this year also. It's been about 5yrs since I've been but always have done well, weekends can be busy so will be going midweek... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Yes fish at the narrows. Anyone know if there will be lots of 8" -10" fish for eating??? Or will it be all small ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookset Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 (edited) So far as size of fish goes probably depends on whether or not the females are in shallow and ready to spawn. Normally the dinks are all males (go figure). This will all be based on water temperature. When I find that the narrows are full of dinks I head out to deeper water to try and find some staging schools of female perch. It's still a crap shoot though but don't forget, in the derby they tag little males as well as bigger fish so an 8 inch perch could win you a new boat Hookset. Edited April 3, 2007 by Hookset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdel Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I registered on Saturday at Tromblys. The starting date is April 21st. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks Caper, I thought the registration was about 15 bucks anyway so 12 is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 i'll be there the following weekend,,,look foward to your reports!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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