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Some of the ice has melted near Ontario place. Im thinking about casting some spoons in the open water for Pike while the season is still open.
Anybody have any comments?
Does this sound crazy? I've seen huge pike there many times and have this overwhelming urge to go open water fishing.
Kerr
Nope - that's not crazy. There are big ones caught there every year. Let us know how you make out!
BD
thats a good idea!
i might have to get out and try that to!
post yer day when ya go!
Guys - there was a similar thread last year on the old board, and someone posted a video and blog from a guy that filmed himself fishing around Ontario Place and even downtown at the Spadina Street spit, and he was getting some GOOD ones. I think it was the Urban Fisherman or something like that... anyone else remember that thread?
BD
I cant wait until ice out pike, a lot of areas close to Hamilton.
Matt
i was out there a couple years beack in the summer and saw a few nice ones pulled out!
good luck, and keep us posted.
SH
I live at Harbourfront and can confirm that there are some good sized pike roaming these waters during the spring.
In terms of current conditions, the west end of Toronto harbour has opened up, but the east end is still jammed with ice. The shoreline along Toronto Island is also covered with ice.
I drove over to Ontario Place this afternoon to check things out. Both the east and west ends are clear of ice, but anything in between still has ice. I asked the security guy where someone could fish from shore and he said anyplace along the waterfront that isn't within Ontario Place property.
yakpiker
I used to catch them at the Leslie Street Spit in the 80's and 90's. See map here:
http://www.friendsofthespit.ca/
In the 80's there was a "Hydro Run-Off" there, and huge rainbow trout were being caught too! Pike could be caught there in very shallow water with floating minnows. I was never brave enough to keep a pike for the table. I also caught monster carp at Centre Island in the 80's. Lots of various fish swim around Toronto's waterfront.
Both at East and west ends of the city you can catch Browns and Rainbows in Spring and Fall. Have fun and be safe!
I didn' t think I would get this many respondses. It's been such a long time ( 3 months) since we've casted, I think we might have forgotten how to cast. Who am I kinding? We are fishing addicts!
I'm planing on going after working one day next week. If anyone wants to hook up and try some of the usual spots, I can meet you there. I'm thinking about 3.5 inch Red Devils and small muskie type baits ( granmas, 6 inch Believer, large grey Slug-oo).
I had my boat there in late Sept. and a 30 inch pike came right up to the Motor Guide and looked me in the eye as if to say " you idiot, you think I'm going bite that!"
Thats fishing I guess.
I know of one guy who has already been out on his lunch hour down at Harbourfront area pulling in some respectable pike....people even put their float tubes in down there for about 30 mins at a time...I want this year to be the year I get down there for some big-city gators!
I just bought a New float tube off craigslist. Are they using them even in this cold?
I'm launcing at Humber Bay Park and I'm going to drive to Ontario Place. The wind is almost nonexistent so I should able to drive fast.
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Originally Posted by kerr
I caught mine Back in September in Promenade Park in Mississauga Cawthra/Lakeshore. Very nice place and lots of fish.
I went to Asbridges Bay on Sunday aftteenoon.Didn't get anything but sure was fun to get out and drive the boat. I might try the Promanade Park location after work one day this week. Thanks for the tip Porema.
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Originally Posted by Hawkman
By the way, are you allowed to drive your car directly into the Spit? Or do you have to park outside and walk in? Sounds like a nice place to fish.
You have to park and walk. Do not bring a lot of gear. Bring some spinner,s and floating minnow baits /xraps and a back pack. The walk the first time I did it last year was devastating carrying my gear to and from. Will never do that again.Quote:
Originally Posted by throne7
SO?!? Anyone headed down there yet, or what?
BD
Bonez: You right about the walk! I feel like it would be quicker to boat there from Ashbridges Bay.
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Yup it doesn't look very long but when you get there and start walking and walking....it just keeps going and going. My calves were very tired last year from so much walking...lol Also want to try centre island this year and see if there are any around there.
I saw quite a few last may/june. Very skittish tho.
Was there today and nothing...no sight of any fish at Ontario Place...maybe in a week or so...
If you see a red Starcraft. Honk or say hi we'll talk.
Hi, Don't you need a special licence to fish the harbour or to get around Centre Island? Thought I've hear that before...
No special licience but the pike is out of season after the 31st. of march.
I looked it up, you need a harbour licence to cross.
Yup! If you are anywhere near the Toronto Islands in a boat, you will need a harbour license to do so. This isnt a brain fart test like the boaters exam either. This is perhaps what the boat exam should be! Personally I dont even think you are supposed to be launching from Ashbridge Bay without it. Not that it stops people, but if an OPP officer or Coast Gaurd boat stopped you without one, you will most likely recieve a fine. Having said that, the Toronto islands offer great fishing in the summer! Every peer, dock, rock, stump or weed edge hold fish! I have seen some HUGE bass come out of there.
Ab
You don't need to have a Toronto Harbour License to launch in Ashbridges Bay or the Humber Bay. You need one if or are: east of the Western Channel, north of the South Chanel or anywhere in between. I have been stopped numerous times by police and have never even been asked for a permit. Some police officers didn't even know what it was. The only things thery are concerned about are life jackets and if you have been drinking alcohol. None the less, it is the law and another cash grab for the government.
There are tons of large bass, pike and carp in the harbour area and amounst the islands.
Toronto Port Authority Website:
"All recreational boat operators who have engine-powered vessels, whether the engine is the main power or only auxiliary, must possess an operator’s permit from the Port Authority to navigate in the waters of the port and harbour of Toronto, which permit can be renewed annually. The Port Authority will arrange for testing and certification."
awesome ! Isnt it weedy as all hell by Ontario Place ? Those pike love them weeds. In the summer where can you legally fish from around that area without security putting a damper on things ?
Absolutely. You need a Toronto Harbour vessel operators licence. Harbour police very actively enforce this and the fine for not having one is very steep.Quote:
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Why would you answer a seven year old thread?