hotsky Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've been to Cootes a number of times by Princess point early in the summer, all the fish I got were small lm and silver bass. Went there again for an hour yesterday and noticed water was much lower (by about 2 feet)... I've often seen people on kayaks and canoes there and I was wondering if electric motors were allowed? Maybe I could take my inflatable with a TM. Or maybe even just the boat even if I have to paddle. What other fish is in there? I know they took the carp out some years ago. Is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 There are still plenty of carp in Cootes. The carp trap is a failure at taxpayer expense. Why not fish the harbour? Lots of different species there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernpike56 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Not too many fish in cootes asides from carp and mini bullheads. Maybe the odd white bass too. Thats all I've caught there anyways.Hamilton Harbor is better. Try bayfront for bass or go to the fisherman's pier for salmon soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've tried Harbour a few times and no luck, I've learned a few things since and have more tackle so might be worth a try again sometime. Btw any good places for carp fishing at the harbour? I've seen them jumping out on the water under that bridge by the coots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Haven't fished for salmon yet...I don't have any rods over 7' would that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernpike56 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I use my 6'6 M spooled with 10 lb braid on a 2500 size reel. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've tried Harbour a few times and no luck, I've learned a few things since and have more tackle so might be worth a try again sometime. Btw any good places for carp fishing at the harbour? I've seen them jumping out on the water under that bridge by the coots. Here's a few places to fish carp in the harbour. Pier 8 is your best bet right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hey thanks a lot! I've seen a lot of them at the Windermere basin or where it used to be, it's just the channel now, but they might've finished the work there by now. Saw some huge fish in that canal, it's very dirty tho; lots of tampon applicators floating around and last time I saw a couple of condoms too, kinda grossed me out lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I used to fish cootes as a kid. Never caught anything worthwhile , really.. An eel once in a while was about the main event. Big carp back then, far, far less carp there now since the carp traps were put in. I heard rumours of pike, but always caught them rather easily in the harbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'd love to catch pike in the harbour, any good spots? bait or lures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Pier 4 to desjardins canal mouth, mepps #5 spinners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernpike56 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I've seen a fatty caught at la salle in sept a few years ago. on a spinnerbait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Awesome, I will try that for sure! thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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