Was out 3 weeks ago and caught a decent amount of perch. Figured early November would still produce, maybe even more, but it did not.

40+ boats out today, but man was it ever quiet and slow. Saw a few dinks (4-8") pulled out, but practically not a single Jumbo. Quite a few people mentioned its been tough. Hell, I think I only got 1 bite the entire day.

I'm sure there are some 'pros' out there who could have figured it out, but I was running on empty after 4+ hours of literally NOTHING.

10ft, 15ft, 16ft, 18ft, 20ft, 22ft........31ft, 40ft....nope. Swapped baits around, tried structure, drop offs, weed beds, mud flats, still nothing.

Decided not to bring minnows out this time as the last few times they werent REALLY needed as worms + artificial were doing the trick just fine, if not even better.

What gives? Anybody else had some luck in the past week or so?

EDIT: Welp, think I may have figured it out. I'm gonna go ahead and guess that the 20+ degree air temp drops and fluctuations we've been having are the source of the problem. At the very least, that's a good enough excuse for me for why i got skunked xD

I think painting green perch is one of the more challenging patterns. The combination of colors and patterns can be tricky to get right, especially when it comes to capturing their natural appearance.

Hello, I am thinking of doing a trip up to the French river in September next year, specifically with Cranes Lochaven lodge, any tips on places to fish from the lodge (via boat) or what gear/tackle to use?

Thanks!

Looking to get some steelhead fishing after work during the week, but by the time I’d get to the water, it’d be dusk-evening.

Does anyone have any advice for targeting steelhead in the evening? Lure, techniques etc.? I’m thinking similar techniques used for nighttime salmon like glow spoons and glow beads. Any opinions in that?

TIA

Caught this smallmouth from shore near Saunders dam in cornwall ontario. Used a green/white crank bait. It hit maybe 3m from shore. I didn't get lbs/length, but she was big. I'm (6'3 240lbs) for scale.

I caught this last night using a shallow shad rap in baby bass colour! Thrilled but can’t be sure as to what it was? Pike? Walleye? Thanks in advance !

I'll be near lake ontario the second week of november, and was wondering are channel cats still biting at this time?

I'd be fishing from the shore near oakville, they do got em around those parts right?

If so, what bait you recommend? Chicken hearts work good there?

Thanks.

Thought yesterday would be my last day on the yak but the weather was too nice today. Caught this guy while hunting down pike. Ignore how I’m holding him it’s hard to take pictures on the kayak lol

Hamilton harbour.

Tldr: I have a full 40ft shipping container full of fishing gear. Does anyone know a place where I could sell it in bulk?

Edit: not looking to sell individual items. Im looking to sell total qualities of specific items (eg, all balsa wood floats) or all items in bulk.

Hi folks! Curious if anyone in this group knows of a place to sell bulk fishing tackle? I inherited my fathers fishing store when he passed away and now I have all the fishing equipment that was in it. It includes:

• pop up ice huts
• Walleye and muskie nets
• ice fishing, deep sea and sports fishing rods in various sizes
• reels
• fluorocarbon fishing line at various lbs
• spoons, crank baits, muskie baits, deep divers, etc. Literally 10’s of thousands
• balsa wood floats, slip floats, river floats, etc

I’m located in southern Ontario close to Toronto. Thanks!

I'm getting a boat a little on the larger size (24-27ft range) for fishing out on Lake Ontario, but if I took it to smaller water like the Kawarthas or Bay of Quinte, would I run the risk of scaring off fish due to the size of the boat? Most of the folks I see fishing those waters for things like Bass or Walleye are using much smaller boats than the ones you see out on the open lake for Salmon and such.

It’s Saturday October 26th at about 8:40pm and I just drove through Cayuga which the Grand River runs through. There were people fishing from the bridge. I’m just wondering if there is a specific reason they were fishing at night? From this place? At this time of year?

Like, for a certain type of fish?

Or is it just people who work late and then go out fishing?

Thanks!

I caught this off my dock fishing for perch… In like 2 feet of water 😳 There was lots of perch so I guess it was hunting. Couldn’t catch the perch either just this lol. This thing was really big, I thought it was a rock bass but then it pulled almost fully tight drag, then I thought it was a catfish when it surfaced at first. It swam into the net then rolled over and I was like wtf 😂 Half a face! It didn’t look like a wound so idk. It had some black spot but 50% of them I catch do. Only had it out the water about 30 seconds as I ran to the house for a picture. Pretty neat.

This might be a very stupid question, but what do you guys fish around the gta in fall? Will I get in trouble if I accidentally brain a trout while setting a hook since trout season ended about a month ago?... I'm not equiped for salmon or steelehead as far as I know so I'm just trying to figure out what I should be trying to catch for this time of the year.

Hey all, I know there are various conditions that affect cost, but am wondering, generally what does it cost to store a 16’ side console boat and trailer indoors for the winter? (Not heated, just inside). Thanks in advance!

Been wanting to go for one last trip before the season closes, was wondering if the Holland River near bradford would still be worth the visit this time of year. Not too familiar with migratory patterns if even there are any, if anyone could enlighten me I'd be very grateful.

Hello All!

A buddy of mine and I are heading out to Simcoe Nov 2nd. We are either launching in Cook's bay or from Beaverton. I was looking for tips on targeting perch in these areas. Would we be better off in Beaverton or Cook's? What kind of lures or purchase some minnows? Also is it too late or too early to be hoping for a good number of jumbo's?

First time fishing Simcoe and targeting perch so I'm going in completely blind. Just looking for any advice I can get.

I caught and released him yesterday but I’m not very good at identifying salmon. This was a river out of Lake Ontario

Coldwater River , is it open year round for bows?

Friend wants to go there but when I checked the regs , it looked to me like it’s closed.

He insists it’s open all year.

Clarification would be appreciated

TIA

I know this is primarily a fishing sub, but there is no r/BoatingOntario and I want to get a boat for fishing, so I figured I'd be okay asking here.

I'm looking at getting a boat a little on the larger size for what is still towable, however the draft is around 9ft 6" which is above Ontario's allowed 8ft 6", meaning I have to either hire someone if I want to transport it, sail it to where I'm transporting it, or get a permit.

My question for those who have done this is, how hard is it to get this permit? Is it something you can just apply for and pay for online, or is it covered in red tape and requires some kind of licensing/certification in towing large goods etc? I can find little information on the actual process, requirements, or approval online. TIA for any info.

Does anyone know someone / a business in Canada (preferably Ontario) that would replicate a Smallie that I caught and put back? I’ve been looking online but can only find US based companies

Got this beauty out of Simcoe on Tuesday

Heading to a private lake in the Kawarthas that feeds into Sturgeon lake Nov 1-2. Small (20-30”) Musky have been caught earlier this fall with basic spinner baits and rapala crank baits. Anyone have any recommendations for lures given a bit later in the season or if you’ve had success in the area?

I wanted to know because i always wondered if the pond next to my house has fish

So I just started fishing down at the Niagara whirlpool and I’m confused at the depth I should have my hook set at below the float , and what’s a good pointer for how many weights I should have spread out for the float I’m using ! Thanks