Pike Lake Suggestions...

[Glenn]

Hey Gang,

 I was just wondering if anyone can suggest some good pike lakes within an hour or so from Toronto for a day trip of fishing? Looking forward to getting out in my fishing kayak to get some action! I know Simcoe is a popular lake, but looking for a body of water that isn't so big. 

I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Thank you, Glenn

[CrowMan]

You don't even have to leave TO...inside of the Leslie St spit has plenty of Pike with a shot at a 40

Other than that...within an hour of downtown ? A lot of the Conservation Areas have lakes with decent populations of hammer-handles.

[BillM]

Definitely no need to leave Toronto to catch some nice gators.

[Glenn]

Thanks guys! I am hoping to find a smaller lake up north. I salmon fish through July/August so I see plenty of Lake Ontario!

Glenn

[BillM]

Cooks Bay would be a good choice (Lake Simcoe)  Not a smaller lake though.

[HTHM]

Long point bay Lake Erie

[Reef Runner]

For conservation areas within an hour Mountsburg close to Guelph or Island Lake in Orangeville. These places get hammered pretty hard so expect a pressured fishery and plenty of hammer handles. 
 

If you’re willing to stretch the drive to 1.5-2 hours to the Kawartha’s, namely, Canal, Mitchell and Balsam Lakes hold some good pike. 
 

Reef

[Glenn]

Thank you guys, really appreciate the suggestions!

Glenn