Perch festival - Shore spots

[HUKDONFAWNIX]

Hello everyone,

 

Just wondering if anyone can suggest some shore spots for the Orillia Perch festival? Unfortunately my bro-in-law's boat will not be available, but I would still like to catch some supper for the table.

 

Thanks in advance!

[HUKDONFAWNIX]

Please let me clarify.....I'm not looking for any "honey holes". Just general areas. I don't live around the Orillia area, so I have no idea where to go??

 

Any help is greatly appreciated

[misfish]

The boat launch is a good place to hit. Lots of docks to fish from. Try fishing by the Legion.

[FishingAdik]

Try the Narrows. I was there yesterday and lots of people fishing from the shore.

[dheitzner]

if you go to the narrows and buy some bait @ "the hook & bow" (plaza west of the narrows on north side of hwy 12) they used to let you fish out back on the old railroad tracks. if you don't buy bait there i think they charge 5 bucks or something. i'm not even sure if they still do it but give them a call before you head up. perhaps one of the 2 or 3 marinas right at the narrows will offer the same, i'm really not sure of that...

good luck,

darcy

[HUKDONFAWNIX]

Thanks guys!!

[ishingchippy]

I took my two kids up there on Sunday and found a great spot by the bridge. It's on the same street as the perch headquarters, just a couple of lights east if I remember correctly. Park in the parking lot of the strip mall where the Subway is then you will see the path to take you back in.

[Beans]

Couchiching Beach Park...Downtown Orillia...where the tour boat docks...

 

The cement wharf near the statue of Champlain can be good...

 

The fishing pier outside of the Harbour Masters Building (No boats allowed)...

 

Great place to take the kids all year round...picnicking, swimming, fishing, playground and boat launching...