Ice Fishing

[ylind]

I recently moved into the KW area and would like to try Ice Fishing - perhaps a Day Rental type situation

 

Any advice

 

T.I.A.

[Locnar]

Lake Simcoe. Lots of operators, lots of species to try. Cook's bay or Virginia beach if you want lots of perch action.

[bigugli]

Living in the Grand watershed. Best bets in your vicinity would be L. Belwood, Guelph L., Conestogo L.. The area conservation authority does post ice info.

[GBW]

Welcome to the site.

I have no KW info to offer, sorry.

[fishing]

 

Valens Lake and Shade's Mills Conservation Area should be open soon.

 

http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/valens-conservation-area

 

http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=27&Sub1=131&sub2=0

 

[limeyangler]

Cant help with any info but just thought i'd say welcome to the site

[NAW]

I also don't have any experience in the KW area.

 

But I second going out with one of the many operators on Simcoe.

Edited December 22, 2013 by N.A.W

[grizzlybri]

Living in the Grand watershed. Best bets in your vicinity would be L. Belwood, Guelph L., Conestogo L.. The area conservation authority does post ice info.

 

I agree with Guelph L, I have heard good things about the fishing there

[Woodsman]

Carry on up to Lake Simcoe for daily rental places..

I drive through your area to head to lake Simcoe.

If only looking for a spot locally without rental huts your options expand some.

[porkpie]

 

I agree with Guelph L, I have heard good things about the fishing there

Guelph lake is closed to ice fishing these days by GRCA as far as I know, however belwoods is still offering ice fishing I believe (of course they are super careful about safe ice etc.) I believe shades mill, and pinewoods also have ice fishing. Good luck!

[ylind]

Thank you all for the info - as soon as the wife lets me out I will report back

[tater0025]

Welcome to the site

As mentioned above a few of the local GRCA lakes offer ice fishing, I know Belwood Lake (Fergus) and Island Lake (Orangeville) used to rent huts the main target being pike but being new to ice fishing I would suggest taking the 2hr drive to Lake Simcoe and targeting perch (more action to keep interest)

[iFish4real]

Living in the Grand watershed. Best bets in your vicinity would be L. Belwood, Guelph L., Conestogo L.. The area conservation authority does post ice info.

I thought Conestogo was closed to ice fishing ???

[bowj]

^hey,

^{has anyone had any luck out at Shades Mills or belwood yet this season? what lures do you recommend and what depths do fish tend to be at?}

^{going out for my first time to one of these places and appreciate any tips.}

^Thanks,