Skipper D Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 When i headed across the bay out to the lake this morning shortly after five , there were fish jumping on top the water every where . First off i'am unable to tell you what kind they were as i don't know all the differant fish species and their habbits yet , but i ure would like to know which kind they were and if i should have stoped to fish them had i known . I figured since they were on the top i would need a top water bait to catch them and thats some thing i have none in my tackle box . Can some one enlighten me a little here , and thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Probably minnows or shiners eating the bugs on the surface of the water. So did ya catch anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 If they are real big, could be carp spawning in the shallows, time is right, they jump frequently during this ritual. Seen a few post with huge mayfly hatches coming off, maybe something is after them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) How deep was the water? With the hatch,it could of been minnows,smelts and even herring. If they are large fish,they could be carp like mentioned.. I have seen it many times in the early morning when boating out of the bay. BTW You werent out there looking for the back ground in my vids were ya? Edited May 20, 2012 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Most likely carp rolling on the surface......they do that just about every morning....if it's calm you notice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Most likely carp rolling on the surface......they do that just about every morning....if it's calm you notice it. BB The bay here is deep. Once you get out past Minets point,your in 90-100+ fow all the way out. The shoreline has at best 50-80 feet is 10-30 fow,the drops fast. I have a spot that I have seen them jump and splash around in 30 or so fow. Nothing deeper then that. My moneys on the herring,if it,s out in the deeper waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I've seen carp spawning on the surface over 80 feet of water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Get a simple popper or something like that, just have it ready when you see that, chuck it over catch one and see if it's worth fishing for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Its herring they surface all day long feeding and such. No season on them on simcoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Its herring they surface all day long feeding and such. No season on them on simcoe. Thanks. Were out again in the morning. If I see it,I,ll try and get a vid or pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Its herring they surface all day long feeding and such. No season on them on simcoe. Are they good fighters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Probably minnows or shiners eating the bugs on the surface of the water. So did ya catch anything? They were to big to be bait , did i catch any fish today//// released arouund fifty , brought homw seventeen keepers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 If they are real big, could be carp spawning in the shallows, time is right, they jump frequently during this ritual. Seen a few post with huge mayfly hatches coming off, maybe something is after them. I beleive there is no carp in Lake Simcoe ................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I beleive there is no carp in Lake Simcoe ................... Ohhhh yes there is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 How deep was the water? With the hatch,it could of been minnows,smelts and even herring. If they are large fish,they could be carp like mentioned.. I have seen it many times in the early morning when boating out of the bay. BTW You werent out there looking for the back ground in my vids were ya? Then you've seen it too , you know how deep the middle of the bay is then , what you see is only the backs of the fish so its hard to tell . I could'nt understand why the other boats that went out ahead of me this morning did'nt seem to notice , i actuly stoped andd tryed fishing them but i knew i'd get nothing cause of not haveing any top water baits with me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Then you've seen it too , you know how deep the middle of the bay is then , what you see is only the backs of the fish so its hard to tell . I could'nt understand why the other boats that went out ahead of me this morning did'nt seem to notice , i actuly stoped andd tryed fishing them but i knew i'd get nothing cause of not haveing any top water baits with me . Like said,herring Ron. When I use to launch out from the ninth,I seen it alot.Differrent size/classes. It is pretty cool to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Ohhhh yes there is! Where abouts ???????? i have never seen them in Kemptemfelt bay . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Where abouts ???????? i have never seen them in Kemptemfelt bay . They must be in Kempenfelt?,but I see loads in cooks bay. Rolling and eating whatever is in the floating weeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman87 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 some of the biggest carp ive seen were in simcoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 some of the biggest carp ive seen were in simcoe The ones in the south end are huge!!as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Where abouts ???????? i have never seen them in Kemptemfelt bay . Barrie Marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Like said,herring Ron. When I use to launch out from the ninth,I seen it alot.Differrent size/classes. It is pretty cool to see. I agree its probaly Herring , carp rise their backs up out of the water , thease seem to roll just below the surface exposing very little of them selfs . I'll say i have my answer and thank every one for helping . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickOnt Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Skipper There are Carp in Simcoe for sure! usually in shallower water, I think what you are seeing, as has been said, are "Herring" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I will toss out gar fish they will roll in deep water. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 none on simcoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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