Eastern Ontario Fishing 2018

Eastern Ontario

Fishing Regulations page 33-34 Fish Stocking page 32

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Largemouth in the Lily Pads Matt and Chrissy spend most of their free time on the water in order to catch fish like this!

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ON THE COVER! Matt Clement (clementm) was once again out-fished by girlfriend Chrissy when she caught this nice largemouth in a patch of lily pads.

FEATURES

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Rideau River

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Fish Stocking

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Fishing Regulations

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Alex Nutt says that muskies are the prize catch of the Rideau River! We’ve got some of his tips and tricks on page 20!

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astern Ontario offers nearly everything you could want for recreational fishing. For the seasoned fly caster or a vacationing family, there is such an abundance of lakes, rivers and streams, and so many different fish species, that a general guide like this one will come in handy.

Most lakes in this region contain largemouth and smallmouth bass, as well as rock bass, which can be fun for the kids to go after with a hook and worm.

Lake trout, northern pike, whitefish, carp, perch, crappie and pan fish abound. There is trophy fishing for pike, bass, walleye and musky. Entire regions rely on the recreational sport fishery as an economic base.

In Eastern Ontario, most lakes are highly accessible, which makes it easy for anyone to get out, whether it be for a weekend or a quick evening trip. And everyone, from first-time anglers to pro staff, will find places where the fishing can be as easy or challenging as you like, often all on the same lake.

We can’t forget the rivers! The rivers in Eastern Ontario are just as fishing-friendly as the lakes. The Rideau River, Napanee River, and even the massive St. Lawrence River, are all there for anglers to enjoy.

Has your favourite lake been stocked with fish? Want to catch four different species of trout? Find out on page 32.

You’ll need these before heading out! Take a look at the fishing regulations on pages 33 and 34.

ST. LAWRENCE Fishing Gananoque or Brockville? Get highlights of both on pages 24-26!

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Anglers must possess an Outdoors Card and a valid fishing licence tag. These two documents together represent your licence to fish.

Anglers can choose a sport licence or a conservation licence, which is used by catch-andrelease anglers.

Spread the joy of fishing by taking advantage of Ontario Family Fishing Weekend, a licence-free weekend held every February and July to encourage participation.

Ice fishing is popular sport in Eastern Ontario between January and March, and many species of fish are even more active in the winter.

Walleye, perch and pike are just a few of the typical ice fishing targets.

Many lakes in Ontario are managed for particular species. Check the regulations at ontario. ca/travel-and-recreation/ice-fishing and in the back of this guide.

Wherever you go, you’ll be hooking into some excellent fishing, and these lakes are just a small sample of the great fishing areas in this region. For every great lake featured here, there are dozens more to explore.

We’d love to hear about some of your other favourite fishing lakes! Head over to The Angler’s Atlas, and check out our new website!

We’ve got new search functions, so you can even look for all of the lakes in the region that have your favourite fish in them. That’s just one of the great new features we’ve got in place for members. Recruit your friends, too, for chances to win!

If you’d rather go mobile, we’ve got that, too! The Angler’s Atlas app is available for iPhone and Android, and offers lake maps and fish information on the go. Download and search for your favourites!

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The rivers in Eastern Ontario are just as fishingfriendly as the lakes. The Rideau River, Napanee River, and even the massive St. Lawrence River, are all there for anglers to enjoy.

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Crotch Lake 1,558 Hectares (3,850 Acres)

31 metres (102 feet)

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nspoiled pine forest, rocky points, sheltered bays and beautiful islands set in clear, blue waters make for a classic Canadian Shield experience at Crotch Lake.

You’ll find walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Crotch Lake sees a lot of pressure, so it’s helpful to have a game plan.

Angler’s Atlas member Adam Leach says that the western bay at the north end has fish, but it gets pretty shallow in the summer.

“Target the tops of weed beds when fishing for largemouth bass,” he says.

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Frontenac Provincial Park, Crotch Lake offers 77 campsites and a hiking trail through wetlands along the southwest shore.

Take Road 509 near the community of Ompah. Turn south on South Bush Road, which leads to a Crown road leading to the north end of the lake.

Southern access is provided by Ardoch Road. There is a lodge and a boat launch at the north end of the lake, or guests can access the water from Tumblehome Lodge on the lake’s southernmost shore.

Leach says that the north end is the most favourable area for largemouth bass. The rest of the lake is generally quite deep and a little too cool for the bass. At the north end, however, it’s shallower.

“Target bass with crank baits and lipless baits, use natural minnow colors like silver or black, orange or green,” he suggests.

During warmer months, fishing slows right down, making ice fishing seem steadier and more productive. Live bait is more effective than using only lures.

Please note: Leach warns that the open water area is susceptible to gail-force winds when there are storms in the area. Please monitor the weather carefully.

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Birch Lake

196 Hectares (485 Acres)

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cenic Birch Lake, with its trophy smallmouth bass, is set on the southern arm of the Canadian Shield, north of Kingston.

Frontenac Provincial Park is a semi-wilderness park that encompasses dozens of lakes, Birch Lake being one of the larger ones on its western flank.

While Birch Lake is known to give up good-sized lake trout, nowadays the lake is fished more for smallmouth bass, black crappie and northern pike. The weedbeds and reefs make excellent bass and pike habitat, and anglers often find that they have no trouble catching their limit with spoons and jigs.

40 metres (131 feet)

134 metres (440 feet)

show, caught an Ontario record 7 lb bass on Birch Lake. McKeown’s fly was a white Upmqua Gamechanger.

Ice fishers should bear in mind that power augers, chainsaws, generators, ATVs and snowmobiles are not permitted in the park.

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right turn and follow the main road for 13 km past Desert Lake. Turn left at the intersection and proceed for another 1.6 km to a small bridge and a boat launch.

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irch Lake is located 12 km northeast of Verona on Highway 38, 35 km north of Kingston.

From Verona, take Highway 38 north, then take the first

The smallmouth bass in Birch Lake tend to be quite large. In fact, Colin McKeown, from The New Fly Fis her

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Bobs Lake 3,200 Hectares (7,007 Acres)

25 metres (84 feet)

161 metres (530 feet)

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obs Lake is part of the the Tay and Rideau watersheds, both tributaries of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence.

A large lake with more than 120 islands and 740 km of shoreline, Bobs Lake features granite outcroppings and extensive marshlands.

This combination makes it great for fishing for large and smallmouth bass, lake trout, walleye, pike, black crappie, rock bass, bluegills and perch.

While any talk of hot spots on Bobs Lake can be overwhelming, Sebastian Kowalczuk, fishing guide from Bobs Lake Cottages says that, “because Bobs Lake is so big you don’t always have to fish structure because the fish move a lot. Finding drop offs and sand

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bars is key to success.”

One of the first things to search out is the weed line. “First of all for Bobs Lake, any weed line drop off using 1/2, 3/4 oz spinnerbaits in white are awesome for bass, pike and walleye,” Kowalczuk suggests.

He also recommends looking for the sand bars in about 6 to 10 metres of water. “Use topwater Walk-the-Dog baits and poppers for smallmouth bass.

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obs Lake is located 80 km north of Kingston and west of Westport. From Westport, drive northwest on Highway 36 until reaching the north of the lake.

Please note there are four other Bobs Lakes in southern Ontario, not to mention three Bob’s Lakes. It is easy to confuse them so make sure you know your route before heading out.

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Dalhousie Lake

590 Hectares (1460 Acres)

11 metres (36 feet)

156 metres (513 feet)

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ood quality fishing” says John LaFrance of Canadian Tire Perth.

Dalhousie Lake is a popular fishing spot with a healthy population of small and largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye.

end of the lake from mid June until October. LaFrance advises anglers to fish along the right hand side of the lake. Pike range between 2-15 pounds in this area. There is no boat access on this side of the lake, so anglers will need to travel here. Try LaFrance notes that bass are the using an Erie Dearie lure or most popularly targeted species, Berkley havoc minnows. and they are most active during Walleye are very active during the early morning. Shoreline the night, so anglers are advised fishing can be done in the early to target these fish during dusk fishing season until mid-June. or after sunset. The first two As the lake heats up for the weeks of the season see the best summer, the fish will move further away from shore, when boats are best.

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walleye fishing. Try using a LAKE ACCESS Rattling Crankbait. LeFrance rom Perth, turn right onto recommends a Rapala X-rap or Lanark Rd/Route 511 and a Berkley Flicker Shad. follow for 6.8 km. Turn left For more information about onto Fallbrook Rd/County Rd Dalhousie Lake, or any of the 7 and then right after 2.8 km other lakes in the area make to stay on Fallbrook Rd. Turn sure to contact John LaFrance left onto McDonalds Corners at Canadian Tire Perth, (613) Rd/Route 12 and finally a right onto Watsons Corners 267-3412.

Rd/County Rd 8 to arrive at Sylvania Lodge.

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LaFrance says that topwater lures provide a great show for anglers. Pitching jigs using crayfish is also a great option.

LaFrance recommends heading to the east end of the lake, towards the Mississippi River when looking for largemouth bass. Look for deep water and h e a v y w e e d growth.

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Desert Lake 382 Hectares (944 Acres)

68 metres (224 feet)

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esert Lake, located east of the town of Godfrey in Frontenac County, is among the deepest lakes in the area and has a natural population of lake trout.

22 metres (73 feet)

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cellent habitat for these species.

Pillay suggests that live bait can work very well. Also, pink worms and frog lures can be productive.

Desert Lake is located in Ontario Posting a report on The Angler’s Fisheries Management Zone 18.

Atlas, member Chris writes, “Desert Lake is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the area.

I marked spots well over 300 ft. LAKE ACCESS deep and there are said to be deepake Highway 401 to Kingser holes still. ton, then Highway 38 north to “Desert Lake is a popular lake for Verona. Turn right on Desert Lake lake trout and is busy all season Road just after leaving Verona. long. In the spring, trout are shallower and can be taken long-lining There are two options or still-fishing the shallower areas. for accommodation around Des“During the summer, trout go ert Lake. Desert much deeper and can be taken Lake Famdeepwater trolling along the nar- ily Resort rows and off points dropping out has a large into deep water, or by finding deep c a m p shoals and anchoring and fishing g r o u n d , with dead-bait. cottages “Large boulders and rock piles and an inn, rise surprisingly fast out of deep- as well as a boat launch. See their water, so caution must be taken, website for their full range of ameespecially off points near the top nities at of the narrows.” desertlakeresort.on.ca.

Sheena Pillay, from Desert Lake Family Resort, agrees with this caution, and suggests that a depth finder can be an invaluable tool.

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She adds that along with lake trout, bass and pike fishing are very popular with her guests.

There are several spots where the shallow and weedy areas offer ex-

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Mazinaw Lake

1,594 Hectares (3,930 Acres)

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144 metres (475 feet)

azinaw Lake, located along the upper reaches of the Mississippi River in Bon Echo Provincial Park, is one of the deepest inland lakes in Ontario, a popular destination for lake trout, walleye, bass, musky, whitefish and pike.

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suggests.

He adds that while the peak summer boat traffic can affect the fishing, most of the time it’s not an overly busy lake.

“Target lake trout during the spring in shallow water or troll in deeper water.

A downrigger or weighted fishing line are best for trolling. Flat-line trolling is fine when fish are active in shallow areas.

One of the best spots to fish for lake trout is offshore from Mazinaw Rock, where the water is about 300 ft. deep.

The lake’s name is an Algonquin word describing the pic“Most of the fishing action tographs along this rock. is close to shore in 10-50 Angler’s Atlas member ft. of water. Look for stucAdam Leach fishes Mazi- ture or for suspended fish naw Lake and says that it can actively feeding on baitfish. be a great place to fish with kids. “You should be lucky The area on both sides of enough to target pan fish and the narrows entering lower bass as well as smaller pike Mazinaw receives the most in some of the shallower por- fishing pressure. Walleye, tions of the lake. Fishing with pike and smallmouth bass kids is optimal, especially if are taken here.” you’re staying at Bon Echo Mazinaw Lake is also a Park.” The best way to target great ice fishing lake, and these fish is with live min- The Angler’s Atlas has nows, leeches or worms and some pictures of large lake bobbers or sinker rigs, he trout taken through the ice.

Mazinaw Lake is part of Fisheries Management Zone 18.

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ocated in the townships of North Frontenac and Addington highlands in the Land O’ Lakes Region, Mazinaw is about a three-hour drive from Toronto.

Take Highway 401 east to Bellville, then Highway 37 north. Turn east when the highway intersects with Highway 7. From Kaladar, take Highway 41 north.

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Mississippi Lake 2,347 Hectares (5,800 Acres)

145 metres (475 feet)

134 metres (441 feet)

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Carleton place which includes a paid boat launch and a great opportunity for shore fishing, as largemouth and smallmouth bass, pike, crappie, bluegill, and sunfish have all been known to frequent this spot.

Live bait suspended under a float, spinners and noisy Walleye are the favourite of topwater lures should make the lake and are most active for an exciting fishing trip. during the early spring and Early spring is also a good late fall. They can be caught time to fish for bluegills. Mini with a variety of tactics, which crankbaits are recommended. make them a great species for Bass fishing can be hot in novice anglers. As the water midsummer, with bass ranging heats up, they become much up to 5 lbs. and averaging 1-2 more dominant and tend to lbs. The municipal park also sink to the bottom. Bucktail offers parking, picnic areas, jigs have proven to work washrooms and a playground. well along the weedlines. This is a good spot for casting 3 or 4 inch twister tails are for bass, pike, crappie, bluegill effective along rock shoals and sunfish. Try spinners or and points. Be sure to use live bait with a float. brightly coloured baits as the Make sure to stop into water is quite muddy. Pink, Canadian Tire Carleton chartreuse, white, and black Place to pick up everything are excellent colour choices. you’ll need for a fantastic day relatively warm and shallow lake in the County of Lanark, Mississippi Lake is fished primarily for walleye, bluegills, northern pike, and small and largemouth bass. There are a number of other, less popular species as well.

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ississippi Lake is popular partly because it is only a half-hour drive from Ottawa along Highway 7. The lake extends from southwest of the community of Carleton Place to the village of Innisville.

There is a public boat launch in the town of Carleton Place.

The wetlands surrounding the river at McEwan Bay are protected as a national wildlife area.

There is a municipal park of fishing! Call and talk to located in the town of their knowledgeable staff at

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Opinicon Lake

787 Hectares (1,944 Acres)

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pinicon Lake is 40 kilometres north-east of Kingston and is part of the Rideau canal system. There are many species of fish in this lake, but largemouth bass is a favorite among anglers.

11 metres (35 feet)

119 metres (389 feet)

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general rule, natural colours hand turn north of Perth Road work well for largemouth bass. Village.

Canadian Tire Kingston is stocked full of lures and equipment for all types of fishing. With products tailored to the area, this is a must for Primary habitat to seek out are every angler. There are three areas with low hanging trees different locations ready to along the shoreline, especially serve you. undercut banks. Also try fishing the weed beds and anchoring along shoals. Largemouth LAKE ACCESS bass have been known to get rom the town of Smiths spooked easily, so the denser Falls, drive south on the weed coverage the better. Highway 15. Turn right on Lily pads are a favourite of RR9 and head for Chaffey’s largemouth bass.

Locks. From Kingston, There are many great fishing drive 30 km north on holes in the lake, and two Perth Road (Highway favorite areas are around Eight 10). Look for the Acre Island and Deadlock Bay. r i g h t -

For a small fee, you can launch at the Opinicon Hotel ramp. The hotel is 9 km down RR 9.

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The fishing season for largemouth bass opens the last Saturday in June and runs until October. The best time to go after this species is July and August, noting that evening (especially at dusk) is especially productive.

A few topwater lures to try at Opinicon lake are Hula Poppers and Crazy Crawlers. Another popular lure is the ‘Rebel PopR,’ which works well over weed beds and shoals. As a Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map ©Province of Ontario.

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Red Horse Lake 301.9 Hectares (746 Acres)

37.2 metres (122 feet)

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ed Horse Lake near Lyndhurst (not to be confused with Redhorse Lake north of Ompah), is a terrific spot for bass, pike and lake trout, as well as perch and crappie. It has everything from rocky shores to weedy shallows and long channels.

Chuck Shaw, from Shawmere Cottages, says that his guests often call the lake trout fishery, “moody,” however the depth of the lake offers excellent habitat for these deep-water lovers.

John Sideris, owner of Wing’s Live Bait and Tackle, says, “Some of the lures preferred by local anglers for lake trout are gang trolls with Williams Wablers, with green, blue or copper, and Jonny Greens. Bait is frozen herring or medium sized shiners. Depending on the temperature of the water, they usually run around 65 feet or so.”

84.1 metres (276 feet)

Shaw notes that the rocks and shoals are perfect for smallmouth bass. Most active from late spring to late fall, they can be caught with curly-tailed jigs, crankbaits, and crayfish imitations.

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ed Horse lake is located immediately west of Charleston Lake Provincial Park. It is accessed via County Road 3 that runs between Lansdowne Some of the shallow and weedy and Lyndhurst. areas are good pike habitat, Shawmere Cottages provide Shaw says. While pike are the only access to Red Horse known to be attracted to large, Lake, with a boat launch for flashy, moving objects, they guests only. See their website generally won’t refuse much at shawmere.com. that gets in their way. These same shallow areas are good for largemouth bass, which tend to prefer the weedy cover in warmer water. Try plastic worms and spinnerbaits. Live bait is also especially enticing to bass.

Red Horse and three other lakes form a navigable inland waterway about 28 Km long, upstream from the Gananoque river. Power boats must navigate carefully through narrow, shallow channels between the Many Ontario lakes, includ- lakes. ing Red Horse, are managed for sensitive lake trout stocks.

Please consult regulations for limits and closures.

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Big Rideau Lake 6500 Hectares (16,010 Acres)

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120 metres (360 feet)

ig Rideau Lake is the largest and deepest lake of the Rideau Canal waterway and it can be a great spot for smallmouth and largemouth bass as well as lake trout, walleye and large northern pike.

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Lake, and recalls a time when his daughter caught 18 pike while ice fishing at Nodes Point.

ChatterBait white and black.

You can pick these beauties up at Canadian Tire in Smiths Falls.

Just “My recommendation for anglers to add to their tackle box is the Ripplin Red Fin in blue and silver. Another Al Chouinard, from lure I would recommend Canadian Tire in Smiths would be the Z-Man Falls, says that pike are plentiful in Big Rideau

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ask for Al, ‘Mr. Pike,’” he Musky, however, tend to says. catch on after being caught Pike and walleye season and released a few times. If begin on the first weekend no musky are biting, the key in May. The bass anglers is to change your set up.

start showing up in late There are scads of perch, June. crappie and bluegill throughout the canal There is good bass and pike fishing in Hogg Bay waterway. These are lots or adjoining Loon Lake. of fun for kids and adults Bigger largemouth bass are alike, and make excellent caught around Stonehouse table fare if you’re going to Island. Black crappie and keep what you catch.

From Ottawa, take Highway 417 west for approximately 30 km until it intersects with Highway 7 near Stittsville-Basswood. Take Canadian Tire Smith Falls the southwest exit. has a great selection of lures Follow Highway 7 for and gear to help you get another 30 km until ready for a day of fishing at arriving at Carleton Place.

Big Rideau Lake. Be sure to From there, turn south onto check in with Al Chouinard Highway 15 for another 50 to get sought after local km and pass through Smith knowledge. Located at 10 Falls.

Ferrara Drive, they can be Continue along Highway reached at (613) 283-3906. 15 until the road intersects encouraged with lake trout due to the fishing pressure and the number of years required for these fish to mature.

sunfish are plentiful in Big Lake trout are sustained by Rideau Lake. yearly stocking, but they Trolling along the channel can be difficult to catch on edge is likely to produce a the waterway. In warmer LAKE ACCESS number of bass and musky. months, keep an eye out for ig Rideau is 72 km A crawfish-coloured Fat bait balls on the surface, a southwest of Ottawa Rap has been known to big draw for lakers. Troll between the towns of work well for both species. to a depth range of 60-100 Portland and Rideau Ferry. ft. Catch-and-release is

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with County Road 38 on the west (right). Follow County Road 38 to the north end of Big Rideau Lake. There are a half-dozen boat launches around the lake.

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he Rideau River takes its name from a “curtain of water,” the waterfall where it drains into the Ottawa River in the nation’s capital.

“The Rideau’s got bass, pike, pickerel and musky,” says Mark Nicholas, hunting and fish pro shop supervisor at Canadian Tire in Kempville.

“Your best bait is pretty much spinners and plastic.”

The river has a sandy bottom with very few rocky structures along a stretch known as Long Reach, from Burritt’s Rapids to Manotick, he said.

This section is the longest stretch of the river that does not have a lock on it. Nicholas says he’s caught smallmouth bass up to 4 lbs. along that stretch.

Then there are the muskie: “Oh ya, there are some trophy muskie in that Long Reach section.” His brother-in-law reeled in a 54-incher.

Angler’s Atlas member Alex Nutt has fished the Rideau River extensively, and offers this report: Rideau Muskies 101 Muskies for many are the prized sportfish of the Rideau River. Difficult to catch, they also put up impressive fights and are known to snap off many walleye and bass angler

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during the summer months.

higher speeds. In fall I will use my biggest lures and sometimes slow down my retrieve.

Fall is when the biggest and fattest Muskie are caught in the Rideau, due to the fact that they gorge themselves prior to winter, when they hardly feed at all.

If you plan on targeting Muskie this year make sure you have the proper tools first and foremost. Muskie can reach sizes longer than 50” in the Rideau so you will want a sturdy heavy-action musky rod equipped with a baitcasting reel, capable of holding If I had only one lure to use all season on the Rideau I would 80-100 braided line.

You will also need long forceps use the jig-a-beast 8” swim for unhooking Muskie as they jig from ERC. You can burn have very sharp teeth, and bolt this lure in quickly, and even cutters for cutting the hooks on if you are fishing from shore deeply hooked fish or for when you can get following fish to the barb has hooked into a commit without doing a figure sensitive area such as the eyes. 8 by dropping it down into the rocks or bottom and twitching Other crucial investments are it to get the tail moving. large basket style nets that are rubber coated to protect the Other great producers on the fish’s slime and a bump board Rideau are Suicks outside of for quickly measuring a length large weedbeds with current, and later in the year Bulldawgs of your catch. and other large rubber bait Finding Muskie is always near drop-offs to shallow bays challenging, however on the produce well. Always be on the Rideau river we are blessed lookout for deep pockets near with a very large population shallow structure and current. of them, and there are cer- Muskie like a good variety of tain techniques you can use to habitat in their range. If a improve your odds. prime spot looks like it has In the spring I will gener- all these ingredients, it probally never use lures over 8”, ably holds Muskie. Don’t be as they are recovering from discouraged if you don’t catch the spawn and want the easiest one in several attempts, you can always return to prommeals they can get. ising locations during peak As the season progresses into moonphases, or just as the summer I start using larger sun is setting to get the ones lures and retrieving them at with lockjaw to commit. Some

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areas to try: Mooney’s Bay, Hogsback Falls, Manotick, the Jock River Mouth.

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art of the Rideau Canal in certain sections, the river connects several lakes in the area.

A fee is charged for use of the lock system.

To reach the Rideau River, travel south from Ottawa on Highway 407.

There is a boat launch at Curry Park, on Kemptville Creek.

This creek runs into the Rideau River. There is no fee to launch there.

Rideau River Provincial Park also has a good boat launch.

There is a fee to gain entrance into the park, and it may not be suitable for larger boats.

The Reeve Craig launch is free.

Reportedly this is a popular launch, though it is not paved.

Kars Public Wharf and Kars Recreation Area both have no fee for their services, though the parking at the recreation area is closer to the launch.

There are several more free launches, as well as several paid marina services.

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LOCAL RESOURCES

1. BRULE LAKE Bass and lake trout. Sandy bottom, clear water. Pleasantview Lodge offers comfortable cottages along water’s edge.

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Brule Lake

Pleasantview Lodge

1- 613-479-0350

pleasantviewlodge.com

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Crotch Lake +11 others

North Frontenac Parklands

1-800-234-3953

northfrontenacparklands.com

Crotch Lake has walleye, bass.

North Frontenac Parklands offers 77 campsites at 11 lakes, with wetlands and hiking trails.

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Kashwakamak Lake

Fernleigh Lodge

1-866-459-9099

fernleighlodge.com

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Big Gull Lake

Kirk Kove Cottages

1-877-688-8388

kirkkovecottages.com

3. KASHWAKAMAK LAKE

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Lake Kennebec

Springwood Cottages

1-866-241-0842

springwoodcottages.ca

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Sharbot Lake

Sharbot Lake Country Inn 1-613-279-2198

sharbotlakeinn.com

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Bobs Lake

Bobs Lake Cottages and Escapes

1-613-273-9193

bobslake.com

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Loughborough Lake

Loughborough Inn

1-833-864-9348 loughboroughinn.on.ca

2. CROTCH LAKE

Come here for excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing.

The fishing reaches its best in mid-June and mid-October 4. BIG GULL LAKE Bass, walleye, muskie, perch, pike. Kirk Kove Cottages offers full amenities, family-oriented, with long-term owners.

5. LAKE KENNEBEC Deep fishing holes and lots of bays and inlets. Pike, pickerel, panfish, bass. Springwood Cottages open year-round, full amenities.

6. SHARBOT LAKE Diverse, walleye to rockfish.

Sharbot Lake Country Inn & The Crossing Pub offer well-appointed rooms with attached restaurant.

7. BOBS LAKE Walleye, lake trout, pan fish, lake herring. Large, diverse lake. Bobs Lake Cottages are luxury in a pristine setting.

8. LOUGHBOROUGH LAKE Bass and pike fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. Loughborough Inn is a full service facility, with a marina next door.

9. ST. LAWRENCE RIVER Plenty of shore fishing. Bass, panfish, catfish, and lots of diverse habitat.

10. LAKE ONTARIO Pike, panfish, bass, trout, walleye. Huge lake with huge opportunities.

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rontenac takes more than its name from the French explorer. The region is all about exploring and adventure, while maintaining the simplicity that our souls crave. Where else can you seek out the rugged Canadian Shield, while feeling like you’re home? Whatever your adventure may be, and whatever you want to explore, you’re invited in and treated like family.

and growth, and this makes the area perfect habitat for fish.”

Fishing takes centre stage in so many adventures, and Frontenac’s diversity will have you filling your catch, and your spirit. From the lake trout in Sharbot Lake to the walleye in Lake Kennebec, you’ll find great fishing, breathtaking scenery and exceptional hospitality.

After all, fishing and hospitality are just the way of life here.

“It’s so accessible. We’re perfectly situated between Ottawa and Toronto, and right close to the American border, yet it can feel like you’re in a remote corner,” he adds.

Sebastian Kowalczuk, from Bobs Lake Resort, says that Frontenac lakes are “far enough removed from Toronto, yet easy to get to. At the same time, there are lots of hidden gems that are just right there, but no one ever goes to them. It’s like discovering a whole new lake.”

If it’s bass you’re after, Kennebec Lake is known as one of Bass Canada’s top cottage and fishing locations. It’s easy to see why. With 100 foot deep fishing holes, Kennebec Lake has rocky shores and nineteen miles of gorgeous shoreline. Melissa Dickinson, from Springwood Cottages, suggests hiring a guide with one of their fishing packages to make the most of your trip.

For Kowalczuk, diversity is the word he uses to describe Frontenac. “The multi-species makes it unique. The Rideau system allows for ecological movement

Jim Walker, from Kirk Kove Cottages, agrees that with 5,000 lakes, there are very few people around, and those who come, become friends.

“It’s a way of life, it’s what we do.

You watch kids grow up from diapers to weddings, yet there are always new people coming year after year,” he says.

Walleye is the big draw for Big Gull Lake, and Walker notes that they are “educated fish.” They keep anglers guessing, and that adds to the thrill of the outing.

Lodge on Kashwakamak Lake, says that he’s been fishing on the lake since he was five years old, and then bought the lodge.

“It’s all about family fun and showing them how to fish,” he says. “We’ve got patience for everyone,” he adds. Their practise of catch and release helps to sustain the amazing fishery on Kashwakamak Lake, Phillips notes.

“The lake can sustain a diverse fishery. It’s all about the future.

It’s a sunny day here, and I’m looking out over the lake, and God willing, we’re lucky to do this.”

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rontenac is an adventure, but getting here isn’t! Lakes, campgrounds, hiking trails and beaches are all on the beaten path between Toronto and Ottawa, yet if you long for escape, this is where you’ll find it. Take a look at www.visitfrontenac. ca for local listings of lakes, festivals and events.

Kevin Phillips, from Fernleigh

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St.Lawrence River - Gananoque

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ll water flowing from the Great Lakes passes through the St. Lawrence River, making it one of the largest river systems in the country. Throughout this river, there are more than 20 species of sport fish to target.

Trish Richardson of Canadian Tire Gananoque boasts the river’s vast underwater structure and many islands and shoals. The St. Lawrence River holds a large amount of fish, and is a great place for both novice and expert anglers. Fishing around Wolfe Island can be very productive, having strong walleye and bass fisheries. Pike and muskie can also be found here, especially among the weed beds.

Moving downstream, you will pass the town of Gananoque. Garry Fisher says that “the fishing is second to none” and the area known as the Thousand Islands is prime fishing habitat with countless shoals and ledges for the fish to call home.

This area holds some of the best bass fishing the river has to offer. Smallmouth bass especially can be found along the rock piles and weed beds. They move into the shallow water to feed, so best to target them during dusk and dawn. They spawn in the shallows of the Thousand Islands and are most active just at the water is beginning to heat up in the spring. Fisher recommends using jerk or crankbaits. Anglers may also try dropshotting to bounce along the bottom of the weedy areas.

Largemouth bass are considerably more aggressive when compared to their smallmouth counterparts. They prefer thick weed coverage, coming out only to feed. Due to their aggression, Fisher suggests using topwater lures. Angler’s will be treated to a show as the bass ambush their bait. Try using frogs or poppers and head out at night or early morning as the fish are at their most aggressive during this time.

For more information about fishing in the Gananoque area, visit Canadian Tire Gananoque, (613) 3823729. Along with vast amount of expertise, they have everything an angler needs before heading out.

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urther downstream, the river narrows and the current picks up speed approaching Brockville. Some of the largest muskies have been pulled out of the St. Lawrence River in this area, as well as has one of the most productive walleye fisheries. Pike, perch, and bass can also be found along the weed beds and islands, along with many other species.

Typically, fishing is strongest between June and September.

For those targeting muskie, you may want to extend that season into October and November, when the muskie come up to the shallower depths as the water cools. Look along the shoals and around the islands. Muskie prefer to be in 15 to 30 feet of water, and respond well to trolling lure such as Stalkers, Ernies, or Kriscos.

It is not uncommon to catch northern pike over 10 pounds. They can usually be found in the shallows as they move into warmer water during the spring to feed. Pike are usually found with largemouth bass, so look for dense weeds that provide lots of cover. Spinners, Crankbaits and Jerkbaits have all been proven for pike, and using a flurocarbon fishing line is recommended.

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St.Lawrence River - Prescott walleye fishing and a great spot to take children fishing.

The river is not particularly wide in this section which helps to control winds. Remember to look for signs of weather change and get off open water. Bissonnette mentions there are a number of islands for anglers to take cover if need be. For boaters, it is recommended that they check to the safe boating guide to ensure they have all needed safety equipment.

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h e area of the St. L aw rence R i v e r b et we en Prescott and Iroquois is packed full of almost every native species in the area.

From panfish like perch, bluegill, and crappie, to pickerel, walleye, bass, and pike. Due to the abun-

Smallmouth bass are “pretty much everywhere” says Bissonnette making them a great species for anglers looking to get some practice. The most popularly used techniques include crank baits or drop shots with many dance anglers pairing them with live of fish Bissonnette reminds anglers to bait and spinners. in the area, “drop a line anywhere” and to it is a great When looking for walleye, have some fun with it! place for novice Johnny Mecarroll says that anglers or children to there is about a 50/50 split Make sure to stop into Canadian practice and learn some between anglers trolling and Tire Prescott before heading out jigging. When trolling, use lures on the river. The store is stocked skills. that mimic minnows and drive full of products tailored to the Pete Bissonnette, local slowly in deeper water. Mecarroll needs of anglers in the area. Stop angler, says that both small and notes that the St. Lawrence is a in at 140 Prescott Centre Dr. to largemouth bass are regularly very clear river and walleye tend get some local knowledge of the fished in this area. Largemouth to head to deeper water during river, or give them a call at (613) are much less abundant when the day. He notes that they are 925-4217. compared to smallmouth, most active in the evenings and however he notes that some of at night, making this a great time the largest bass he has seen have RIVER ACCESS to target walleye. come from the river. here is a free, public launch There is limited shore fishing When targeting largemouth, located at the end of Mary in this area due to the large Bissonnette recommends using St. in Prescott, as well one in amount of private properties heavier equipment and heading along the river. However, some Cardinal at the end of Legion to areas of heavy weed growth. shore fishing can be found in Way. Both launches have ample A patch of thick lily pads is a Cardinal. Mecarroll notes that parking. great place to start. Use soft this is a great place for spring plastic worms and jig heads.

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ydenham Lake features two distinct arms, a shallower north arm and deeper south arm, giving it a structure that lends itself to a variety of sport fish species.

to attract smallmouth bass, from Ottawa, or halfway treal. and they tend to be less between Toronto and Mon- A public boat launch is lofond of rocky cover or othcated at the end of er debris than largemouth Point Road in bass. Smallmouth bass Sydenham. tend to fight harder than largemouths.

Pike, bass and walleye are the main target species in Sydenham Lake. There are some great weedy areas along the eastern edge of the south arm of the lake, perfect habitat for all of these fish.

Eastern Ontario Bassmasters host a series of open tournaments and events on Sydenham Lake throughout bass season. See their schedule page at easternontariobassmasters.com.

For pike or largemouth bass, cast a large spinner into the weedy shoreline. This is a fairly reliable lake for pike, and they will go after anything flashy. Largemouth bass are somewhat more particular, and crayfish imitations are a good choice.

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The western section of the lake is deepest, reaching 120 ft. (37 metres). Try this section for smallmouth bass and larger pike. Deep water lures are more likely

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ydenham Lake is located 24 km north of Kingston and south of Frontenac Provincial Park in the County of Frontenac.

The park is a two-hour drive

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Thirty Island Lake

162 Hectares (400 Acres)

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nglers report plenty of bass, black crappie and northern pike in Thirty Island Lake, north of Kingston. This is a very spread out lake with a number of islands and arms.

The size helps to keep traffic low, and offers many different types of fishing.

A post on iFish Ontario from online user Al Brown reads, “Great, clean lake. Lots of bass, crappie, pike and even some catfish.”

The pike average 1-2 lbs., according to other reports.

Pike are often found in dense weeds, so this is a good place to start. They are most active during the early spring and late fall while the water is still cool. When casting, try using crank or jerkbaits.

Similarly, largemouth bass are found in the weedy areas along the shoreline. Compared to smallmouth, they tend to be spooked easily, however they are less susceptible to changes in the weather. Look for lily pads and use natural colours and crank baits.

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likely to be caught off the shoreline and around rocky shoals found throughout the lake. They prefer to be in moving water, so look for creeks. Try using soft plastics in a crayfish pattern.

When targeting crappie, keep in mind that they prefer colder water, so will often be found in deeper water especially during the summer months. They are nocturnal feeders, so head out to the weedy areas of the lake at dusk.

Other fish species include lake herring, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white suckers, burbot and minnows.

Thirty Island Lake is located within Fisheries Management Zone 18.

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he lake is 20 km from Verona and 40 km from Kingston. There is an access point off McNichols Lane but a posted sign indicates that the launch is private.

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Upper Rideau Lake 1,362 Hectares (3,366 Acres)

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eparated from the larger, northern lobe of what was once one lake by construction of the Rideau Canal, picturesque Upper Rideau Lake marks the height of the watershed.

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posted the locations of some LAKE ACCESS This lake’s underwater struc- hot spots, particularly in pper Rideau Lake is ture, featuring points, shoals the shallower western and located 60 km north of and islands on the eastern southern arms.

Kingston in the Country of end, are signs of good smallLeeds and Grenville. Follow mouth fishing. For bass or Highway 15 north to Portpike, troll along the main land. The town of Westshoreline or around the port lies at the northern islands. The pike are end and Newboro lies at mostly small to mediits southern end. um-sized.

The lake is also acceslots of rock bass.

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The lake is known for its smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing, though lake trout, pike, yellow perch and walleye are also plenti- Angler’s Atlas memful. Pan fish are also present, ber sturner has including crappie, pumpkinseed, bluegill and

sible through the canal system from Lower Rideau Lake or Rideau River.

The lake connects to Newboro Lake via a lock on the south side and to Big Rideau Lake via the lock at County Road 14 on the east side.

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Weslemkoon Lake

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eslemkoon Lake is one of Ontario’s top 10 bass fishing destinations, a pretty lake with plenty of opportunities to see some action, whether by fishing from shore or by boat.

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Bait such as crank bait in orange or green with a chartreuse belly, or crayfish, or worm and frog imitations cast into the weeds, seem to work well.

Try fishing the islands, inlets, submerged logs, deep holes, Though there are many cottag- and rocky shoals, where fish es on the lake, it is far enough like to find cover. from the well-trodden path that it does not have the fish- LAKE ACCESS ing pressure of many southerly eslemkoon Lake is lolakes. cated in the township This clean, spring-fed lake also of Addington Highlands about holds a genetically distinct nat- 110 km north of Belleville. ural population of lake trout, To get to the south end, drive whose eggs are used as hatch- 50 minutes southeast of Banery stock. croft, follow Highway 62 Bass in the 3- to 5-lb. range south and turn left onto Wesare common in Weslemkoon. lemkoon Lake Road.

The season opens in mid-June. To reach the north end, follow There are also ample pan fish, Highway 28 east, turn right on including perch, bluegill and Mayo Lake Road, then right on cisco.

Harstmere Road until reaching Hidden Cove Cottage Resort the lake. (hiddencovecottageresort. There are three marinas on the com), posting on The An- lake, two at the south end of gler’s Atlas, says that the bass the lake and one at the northfishery is fabulous on Weslem- ern tip. koon Lake. They suggest using top water baits and heddon torpedos on calm mornings and evenings.

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SF

18

Trout Lake

1500

SN

18

281

SF

18

2800

SNSF

18

800

SF

18

21046

SV

18

1445

SF

18

1000

ST

18

650

OM

18

2300

OM

18

1285

SF

18

521223

ST

20

803

SF

18

47518

OM

20

522

SF

18

Rolufs Lake 2770

SF

18

18

Rose Lake

361

SF

18

SF

18

3500

SN

18

900

OM

18

Round Schooner Lake Ruby Lake

1205

SF

18

402

SF

18

2100

SN

18

2300

OM

18

1726

SF

18

1205

SF

18

300

SN

18

321

SF

18

2000

SF

18

Little Green Lake Little Merrill Lake Long Mallory Lake Loughborough Lake Machesney Lake Mackie Lake Mair Lake Marshall Lake McCausland Lake Mosque Lake Moulton Lake Mousseau Lake Northeast Lake Paddys Lake Parkhurst Lake Quackenbush Lake Quinn Lake Raindrop Lake Rockcliffe Lake

Shabomeka Lake Shoepack Lake Simpson Lake Small Clear Lake

Snowshoe Lake South Portage Lake South Quinn Lake Spring Lake Spring Lake Straddlebug Lake Sullivan Lake Summit Lake Tetsmine Lake

Upper Rock Lake Verona Lake West Quinn Lake Wolfe Lake Lake Ontario Lake Ontario

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Lake Whitefish Rainbow Trout Brook Trout Lake Trout

SNSF Splake ST Brown Trout SV Walleye

For more information on Fish Stocking in Ontario, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/data/ fish-stocking

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ZONE 18 & 20 SEASONS AND CATCH LIMITS SPECIES*Aggregate limits apply

ZONE 18

to these species. See page 7 for full details

ZONE 20

OPEN SEASONS

LIMITS

OPEN SEASONS

LIMITS

Walleye and January 1 to March 1, Sauger or any com- and 2nd Saturday in May bination to December 31

S -4 (Must be between 40-50 cm) C -2 (Must be between 40-50 cm)

Jan. 1 to Mar.1 & the 1st Sat. in May to Dec. 31

S-4 C-2 Only one over 63cm

Largemouth and Smallemouth Bass or any combination

3rd Saturday in June to December 15

S -6 C -2

3rd Sat. in June to Dec. 15

S-6 C-2

Northern Pike

January 1 to March 31 and 2nd Saturday in May to December 31

S -6 C -2

Jan. 1 to Mar. 31 & 1st Sat. in May to Dec. 31

S-6

Muskellunge

1st Saturday in June to December 15

S -1 (must be greater than 91 cm) C -0

3rd Sat. in June to Dec. 15

S-1, >137cm C-0

Yellow Perch

Open all year

S -50 C -25

Open all year

S-50 C-25

Crappie

Open all year

S -30 C -10

Open all year

S-30 C-10

Sunfish

Open all year

S -300 (only 30 may be greater than 18 cm); C -15

Open all year

S-100 C-50

Brook Trout*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Closed all year

0

Brown Trout*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Open all year

S-5 C-2

Rainbow Trout*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Open all year

S-2 C-1

Lake Trout*

4th Saturday in May to September 8

S -2 C -1

Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 & S-3 C-1 Dec. 1 to Dec. 31

Splake*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Closed all year

0

Pacific Salmon*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Open all year

S-5 C-2

Atlantic Salmon*

Closed all year

0

Open all year

S-1, >63cm C-0

Lake Whitefish

Open all year

S -12 C -6

Open all year

S-12 C-6

Lake Sturgeon

Closed all year

0

Closed all year

0

Channel Catfish

Open all year

S -12 C -6

Open all year

S-12 C-6

C-2

NOTE: • S refers to to limits under a Sport Fishing Licence Tag. • C refers to limits under a Conservation Fishing Licence Tag. • All size limits refer to total length, which measures from the tip of the mouth to the tip of the tail.

• This section does not act as a subsitute for Ontario’s fishing regulations. Please be sure to read the Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations prior to casting.

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Big Rideau Lake (The Bog and Long Island) - Bastard and Burgess Twps.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

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Christie Lake in Lot 3, Conc lll Bathurst Twp. and the Tay River from Christie Lake downstream to the bridge at Lot 7, Con ll Bathurst Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

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Crotch Lake and Mississippi River - Palmerston Twp.; from Sidedam Rapids to north shore of Skull Island including McLean’s Bay.

Fish sanctuary – no fishing from Mar. 1 – Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Dalhousie Lake and Mississippi River within a 300 m (984 ft.) radius of the bridge of the Twp. road crossing the Mississippi River where it enters Dalhousie Lake Dalhousie Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Hoople Creek - Osnabruck Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Indian River and Clayton Lake within a 300 m (984 ft.) radius of the Command Bridge crossing the Indian River where it enters Clayton Lake in Lanark Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

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Lancaster and Charlottenburgh Twps. (South Glengarry Twp.) and the City of Cornwall (all waters).

Yellow Perch open from Jan 1 - Mar. 31 & 2nd Sat. in May - Dec. 31.

Z18

Lingham Lake - Grimsthorpe Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Jan. 1 – Friday before the 3rd Saturday in June & Dec. 16 - Dec. 31.

Z18

Mississippi River – Drummond Twp. from 240.8 m (790 ft.) west of Main St. Innisville, to Mississippi Lake

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Mississippi River - Pakenham Twp., between the falls in the Town of Almonte and upstream side of bridge on Lanark County Road 20.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

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Moira Lake.

Muskellunge must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.).

Z18

Moira River - from the first dam above Lake Ontario (in the city of Belleville) upstream to Hwy 7.

Muskellunge must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.).

Z18

Newboro Lake (Old Iron Mine Bay) - North Crosby and South Crosby Twps.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Newboro Lake (The Bog) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Opinicon Lake (Darlings Bay) - Storrington Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

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Opinicon Lake (Murphy Bay) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

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Raisin River - those portions of the river in the village of Martintown and Lot 43, Conc. I, north side of Raisin River in Charlottenburgh Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

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Rideau River.

Muskellunge must be greater than 112 cm (44 in.).

Z18

Sand Lake - N. Crosby Twp., that part lying in Lots 15 and 16 in Conc. IX and Lot Fish sanctuary - no fishing fromJan. 1 – Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in June & Dec. 15 in Conc. VIII, and the waters of the river flowing between Wolfe Lake and Sand 16 - Dec. 31.

Lake.

Z18

Sand Lake (Freeman’s Bay) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

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"South Nation River - Cambridge Twp., Coupal’s dam in Casselman downstream to the westerly limit of Lot 11, Conc. V."

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

South Nation River - Finch Twp., Hamlet of Crysler.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

South Nation River - North Plantagenet Twp., between north side of Conc. IV and a point 30.5 m (100 ft.) upstream of C.P.R. right-of-way.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

South Nation River - Winchester Twp., Village of Chesterville.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Stoco Lake (44°28’N., 77°17’W.).

Muskellunge must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.).

Z18

Westport Pond - North Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - Closed all year

Z18

White Lake - Olden Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Whitefish Lake (Jones Falls Bay) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

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All waters of Lake Ontario, including the Niagara River (downstream of Niagara Falls). The following waters are excluded: Jordan Harbour, Hamilton Harbour, Toronto Harbour, Frenchman’s Bay, Murray Canal, Presqu’ile Bay, Weller’s Bay, East Lake, West Lake, the Bay of Quinte (the waters lying west of the Glenora Ferry), the St. Lawrence River (waters lying east of a line drawn between Bishops Point and the easternmost tips of Howe and Wolfe islands), and all other tributaries to Lake Ontario.

All waters of Lake Ontario, including the Niagara River (downstream of Niagara Falls). The following waters are excluded: Jordan Harbour, Hamilton Harbour, Toronto Harbour, Frenchman’s Bay, Murray Canal, Presqu’ile Bay, Weller’s Bay, East Lake, West Lake, the Bay of Quinte (the waters lying west of the Glenora Ferry), the St. Lawrence River (waters lying east of a line drawn between Bishops Point and the easternmost tips of Howe and Wolfe islands), and all other tributaries to Lake Ontario.

Consecon Creek - Hillier and Ameliasburgh Twps., from the dam in the Village of Consecon to Weller’s Bay. Consecon Creek - Hillier Twp., from Lot 86 in Conc. V to the mouth of the creek.

Lake St. Francis and the waters of the St. Lawrence River lying east of Robert H. Saunders Generating Station.

Moira River and Bay of Quinte - from the Lott Dam downstream, including Belleville Harbour in the Bay of Quinte.

Napanee River - Town of Napanee from the waterfalls at Springside Park downstream to the bridge at Centre Street.

St. Lawrence River, waters east of a line drawn between Bishops Point and the easternmost tips of Howe and Wolfe Islands, and including Lake St. Francis.

Trent River - City of Quinte West, between the first dam north of Lake Ontario downstream to the south side of the Dundas Street bridge and the Trent Canal from Lock No.1 downstream to where it joins the Trent River.

Two lines may be used when angling from a boat in open water.

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Two lines may be used when angling from a boat in open water.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May. Yellow Perch open from Jan. 1 to March 31 & 2nd Sat. in May to Dec. 31.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May. Walleye - no size limit.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May

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SMITHS FALLS The Rideau Canal waterway and surrounding lakes are a favourite destination for anyone who loves to fish. The area is famous for its bass fishing, but perch, trout, pike and walleye are also plentiful. Smiths Falls is just a short drive or boat ride away from some of Eastern Ontario’s best fishing spots, including Bass Lake, Lower Rideau Lake and Big Rideau Lake.

12th Annual Peter Larmand Outdoors Kids

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May 12, 2018

July 26-28, 2018

Lower Reach Park

4 Degrees Brewing

Join us in beautiful downtown Smiths Falls.

Lunch provided. $10 per child, $25 for a family of 3.

REGISTRATION EVENT: With live music and BBQ for the annual Canadian Bass Anglers Federation Cup!

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