Lake Ontario pike fishing

[shimano19]

Hey guys I've seen a few shows like fishing canada and facts if fishing pike fishing in Lake Ontario around the toronto islands and a bunch of boat docks, does anyone know a boat launch where I could get easy access to good pike spots along the islands or boat docks. Let me know if like to try tmrw morning

[BITEME]

you need a harbour permit and

humber river launch and ashbridges bay

and if you dont mind kissing a bit of bum sometimes they are nice and let you launch at ontario place

 

dont forget leaders lots of big fish there

 

Cheers

peter

[Christopheraaron]

you need a harbour permit and

humber river launch and ashbridges bay

and if you dont mind kissing a bit of bum sometimes they are nice and let you launch at ontario place

 

dont forget leaders lots of big fish there

 

Cheers

peter

Yes, except if you want to take a canoe or kayak out then you don't need the permit. A boat is only really needed for out in the middle of the bay, most areas are fishable from shore, but there are some great spots you can get to in a boat

[JoshS]

Yeah the only launches are either Humber to the west and Ashbridges to the east. Both are a good run to the islands. Watch the wind forecasts, you have a long open water drive from either launch. Depending on your boat, hit it on low winds or north wind. Goodluck.

[shimano19]

Ah okay so nothing near the islands to launch at. What about around boat docks and stuff at marinas. Is there anything there?

[msp]

The fishing in and around the T.O. harbour can be seasonally good at times.

The people in the various marinas can be a pain in the you know what sometimes.

As stated earlier the only launches are at Humber Bay west and Ashbridges bay. Both are good concrete launches but a bit of a run into the islands and Harbour.

 

You will however require a harbor licence to operate a power vessel within the Toronto Harbour. Police are usually in full force out there.

You can obtain a licence from The Toronto Port Authority

 

From the Toronto Port Authority Website.......

Powered Vessel Operators Permit

 

Recreational boaters operating a powered vessel within the Port and Harbour of Toronto must be in possession of BOTH a Powered Vessel Operators permit and a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

 

The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is issued by Transport Canada for all Canadian waterways. You can find additional information about the Card on Transport Canadas website.

 

The Powered Vessel Operators Permit is issued by the Toronto Port Authority. You can renew for your Powered Vessel Operators Permit online or download an application if its your first time applying.

 

Apply for a permit here.

 

Renew your permit here.

 

The following is important information about the Powered Vessel Operators Permit. Please read it carefully. If you have questions you can call 416-778-1230 or e-mail the Permit Office

 

Boaters Notice regarding the Powered Vessel Operators Permit

 

Powered Vessel Operators Permit Information

 

The Toronto Port Authoritys Practices and Procedures require that "No person shall operate a powered vessel within the Port and Harbour of Toronto unless authorized to do so. Acquiring such permit (also known as a harbour licence) comprises of 2 parts:

i.to obtain a 30-day Learners Temporary Permit, then

ii.take a written and practical test to obtain the PoweredVessel Operator's Permit

 

Powered Vessel Operator's Permits are granted to persons 14 years and older, and are for 1 or 2 year duration, expiring December 31 of a given year.

 

 

 

Link to the website is here.......http://torontoport.com/Port/Power-Vessel-Operators-Permit.aspx

[shimano19]

wow thanks a mlion that helps a lot