cisco gonna be open on simcoe

[ecmilley]

Heard there opening herring so really any recipes on pickling out there.

I know a neighbour that has a cold smoker coukd try that as well

[Terry]

2 fish limit, is it worth pickling 2 ?

[manitoubass2]

pike bait

 

how big do they get on simcoe?

[BillM]

Going to be a gong show out there this year (If we get any ice)

[Beavertail]

Going to be a gong show out there this year (If we get any ice)

Yup, although I always found Simcoe to be a gong show.

[Beavertail]

I can picture it now...all the guys playing dumb keeping too many whities, claiming they thought were Cisco.

[crappieperchhunter]

pike bait

 

how big do they get on simcoe?

Most of the ones I get perch fishing are between 10-14 inches. Very annoying some days. You can't even get your bait through them to get to the perch on the bottom

Edited December 19, 2014 by crappieperchhunter

[Locnar]

Is this for real?

[manitoubass2]

Most of the ones I get perch fishing are between 10-14 inches. Very annoying some days. You can't even get your bait through them to get to the perch on the bottom

Yeah bout the same size here. For some reason I thought they got bigger on Simcoe

[BillM]

Is this for real?

 

Yes.

[Joeytier]

Yeah bout the same size here. For some reason I thought they got bigger on Simcoe

They grow to gargantuan sizes on Nipissing for some reason. I would say the majority are 15-21 inches.

 

Good news for the simcoe guys though. I'll have to try pickling a fish or two this winter

[manitoubass2]

They grow to gargantuan sizes on Nipissing for some reason. I would say the majority are 15-21 inches.

 

Good news for the simcoe guys though. I'll have to try pickling a fish or two this winter

I see. Thats probably where I heard about the monsters lol.

[Mike Pike]

I heard that this was being considered buy the MNR but I couldn't find any official report that cisco season will reopen at any time specifically. Does anyone have anything official?

[Terry]

yeah hard copy 2015 regs are out

[BillM]

yeah hard copy 2015 regs are out

 

Yup, right on the cover no?

[lookinforwalleye]

Going to be a gong show out there this year (If we get any ice)

 

I have inside information......no ice this year!!!

[BillM]

 

I have inside information......no ice this year!!!

 

You're getting coal in your stocking! lol!

[Terry]

walking

skidooing

atv

or boat

 

we will be fishing for them on simcoe in the new year

[BillM]

I really wouldn't be upset and not being able to fish them through the ice, the boat is ready to go anytime

[NAW]

I am interested in trying a Simcoe herring. I've had Nippising herring before, but wasn't a big fan.

 

The ones on Simcoe are long and skinny compared to the fatties on Nip.

[jimmer]

They should leave them closed. They will get abused/overharvested whatever.. However, it might be a good way for the MNR to make extra $$$$.

[Mike Pike]

Thanks Terry. That's why I couldn't find anything online yet.

 

Without knowing the limits and such until I get a hardcopy in my hands, at first blush, I think it's great news. If the science says a harvest is ok now, then I'm all for it.

 

I remember back in the day, having a couple of Cisco mixed in with a cooler of perch to take home, clean( arghhh ), and enjoy.

 

Nice to have those days back.

Edited December 20, 2014 by Mike Pike

[misfish]

They should leave them closed. They will get abused/overharvested whatever.. However, it might be a good way for the MNR to make extra $$$$.

 

 

Over harvested?

 

2 LIMIT SPORT AND 1 LIMIT CON.

 

I think the biggest charges that will come from people not knowing the dif. Then again we will hear,didnt know the dif.

[Mike Pike]

I remember they were considering an aggregate limit. In other words: 2 whitefish.. or 2 herring.. or 1 whitefish and 1 herring. This would eliminate the confusion between the two. I'm guessing that's not the case?

 

Gotta get me a hardcopy of the regs!!!!!!!!

[Terry]

when in doubt

 

herring smile

whitefish pout

 

so when in doubt

check it out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ø Season: Jan 1-March 15th and 2nd Sat in May-Sept 30th
Ø Limit: Sport Fishing Licence: 2, Conservation Licence: 1
Ø The above seasons and limits are identical to two other popular coldwater species in the lake – Lake Whitefish and Lake Trout.
Ø The new season and limits can be seen on page 81 (bottom right in red) of the newly released 2015 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. www.ontario.ca/fishing
Ø For management purposes Lake Simcoe includes Lake Couchiching and tributaries as identified on page 81 as above.
Ø On page 10 it lists cisco (lake herring) along with baitfish species which have a licenced angler limit of 120 for personal possession. This applies in most other areas of the province, but NOT on Lake Simcoe where the total possession limit of cisco is 2 (Sport Licence) and 1 (Conservation).

Edited December 20, 2014 by Terry