/r/OttawaFishing
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Cold early morning quickie on the OR
With the Moon calendar minor time 8am-10am this morning, I couldn't resist to get out. Caught bunch of pike, and one "blond" cute little Muskie :)
19:53 UTC
Rideau Canal Drawdown Question
Hi guys,
Do you know if Mooney's Bay will also get drained because of the Drawdown (https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rideau/info/infonet/rabattement-drawdown)?
I know Dow's Lake is empty at the moment, but when it says "Water levels will be lowered between Hogs Back to Black Rapids beginning Tuesday, October 15, 2024" it doesn't mention the Mooney's Bay area explicitly as it does for Dow's Lake.
Thank you in advance!
02:49 UTC
Getting cold out here ... it just makes them horny :)
Freezing my A** but slowing down a lot sealed the deal!
11:46 UTC
#Suggestion needed
Hi everyone,
I am looking to go Guided Fishing in and around Ottawa within a reasonable budget. Did anyone here, have experience going with any guided fishing companies or any suggestions will welcome. Please suggest me with your experiences.
Thank you all
22:30 UTC
A nighttime walleye from the Rideau(sketchy)
I caught a really nice walleye a few weeks ago from the Rideau river, near Brewer park. That place is actually quite scary now at dark... I was in a very secluded area, and a few if the pathways I took led to tents! I turned around right away lol I'm not looking for trouble, especially in the middle of nowhere at night! Anyways I hope you all enjoy the footage, this might be the last video of the season where I Wade into the water hahaha 😱
04:49 UTC
Giving away brand new fishing gear !
Hello!
I partnered up with Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops to do a giveaway on Instagram. I thought that this Reddit Fishing community my be interested in joining in for a chance to win! There are 5 price packs to be won!
Each Prize pack includes:
- The Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite 2.0 Spinning Rod
- The Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite 2.0 Spinning Reel
- 5 Baits
-$50 Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Canada gift card
- And a little surprise from your friend, Pat Roach
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBa3dJsxO9I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Instructions on how to enter are in the description of the video on Instagram! Today is the last day to enter!
Pat
13:56 UTC
Anyone willing to help a disabled 19 year old explore and fish outside of metropolitan Ottawa?
Anyone willing to take a disabled teen fishing? I’m 19 and I love fishing, it’s why I’m my grandpas favorite grandson. Recently my condition has worsened and id like to get some fishing done in places that aren’t the downtown area as it doesn’t do justice to Ontario’s beauty and I want to get to experience it while I have some strength left and I can traverses some rough terrain with the help of a cane. I don’t own a car, have hardly any family, I just got sober from booze and want to do something relaxing but metropolitan Ottawa makes me wanna drink again. I know it’s a big ask and I don’t expect anyone to say yes but any other helps or support to help me get out on the water and experience more beautiful nature of Ontario while fishing in somewhat accessible places would also be greatly appreciated. I added a picture of my first ever catch in Ottawa
03:41 UTC
How to fish while disabled?
Would it be wrong to set up a camping chair on the end of a kayak dock to fish? I still have some strength left and want to fish before it’s gone, I use a cane rn, would that be enough for dock user to be sympathetic or would I just be an asshole? I just came off booze and need something to keep me busy after they get me off Valium
00:48 UTC
Some nice bass from the Rideau river!
This is a montage video of a super fun trip I had down the river in early fall! I took the canoe this time if any of you haven't tried this yet, you should! It's an amazing water body for a small canoe or kayak.
02:17 UTC
Looking for fishing spots in/around Ottawa to fish in the winter
I just got back into fishing though quite late in the season. I really don't want to stop yet but the waters near/in the canal have begun to get really low.
Anyone have some spot suggestions to fish during the late fall early winter, even during winter.
I don't have a boat.
00:44 UTC
Musky from the canoe!
I got a really pretty musky this past week from the Rideau river! It was such a fun trip, lots of fish and amazing scenery, the water was all mine as well 😄
04:58 UTC
Ice Fishing Retreat
Hello all! I would appreciate some help with planning an ice fishing getaway this winter. Every year for the past 4 years a friend and I make a weekend trip to do some ice fishing. Usually we look up good lakes rent a cottage near by and go and try to figure it out. We’re 0/4 in trips. Actually I’ve never got anything ice fishing outside some perch at Shirley’s bay and one walleye at dick bell. This year I’m looking for any recommendations for places that you know are pretty good or even places that would help me with exact location, baits etc. I have a tent, auger, garmin striker fish finder, rods, lures, pull sled and a heater.
I’d be willing to drive up to like 4/5 hours for this weekend away.
Thanks!!
18:11 UTC
Fat walleye from the canal
I got a real nice eye from the canal a few nights ago! It was extremely healthy and gave me a good fight. I'm really thinking that there could be 8 to 10lbers lurking around there too.
03:34 UTC
Another Ottawa River cold early morning piggie
20:18 UTC
Hogs back musky spots
I recently went to hogs back because I was told that this time of year it was good fishing but I failed to find where to fish if anyone can help me
19:06 UTC
Musky from the Canal
I managed to get another musky, once again I was trying for walleye and bass!! I think this is a pattern now lol, also I need to bring a musky net with me from now on 😀
17:29 UTC
Windy afternoon consolation prize
This fish won't break any records, but beats to be skunked :)
23:41 UTC
Last weekend at Burrits Rapids.
The fall bite is on! Gotta love the Rideau River and pocket full of wacky rigs
15:55 UTC
The other critters you catch casting Bull Dawgs :)
The whole morning I was killing my old shoulder chasing the illusive beast, but the only bite I got was OR gold. I guess this guy decided that is time to put some pounds on while there is still chance :)
Late summer I also got this Drum on larger spinner bait 😂
21:10 UTC
Omg a heart stopping musky bite!
I got a huge shot of adrenaline tonight! I was fishing for walleyes and a toothy musky visited me right at the dock!! The footage is insane, I can't believe the way the fish engulfed my lure.
02:56 UTC
Nice day walleyes from shore!
Finally I was able to get out last night for some eyes and got a really nice one! It took awhile but I finally found one.
10:24 UTC
Got the middle finger the day before, but the next day she committed :)
That was fun, one day she clearly just rejected the offering but next day was all over it. Beautiful clean OR fish.
09:37 UTC
Bass action on the Rideau river
I made a fun video of a few trips I took to the Rideau river in the late summer! Lots of action and good fights and topwater action. I was also thinking about making a how to video soon for fishing this river as well. It's a great place for beginners to get into bass fishing, they are plentiful and usually very easy to catch.
10:07 UTC
Nice bass in tiny pond near landsdowne
I caught this decent chunk of a bass a few months back. It was in a tiny pond, I honestly thought I was wasting my time casting there, but it was scenic so I gave it a shot. Boy was I happy I did! It produced a very healthy 3ish lb bass. You never know what's going to be in the water LOL
17:43 UTC
Sometimes you just have to be there early ...
Let's face it, urban fishing is not easy these days with crowds hammering spots day in day out. It pays to be there early! Seen couple dedicated folks on the shore, but the water was pretty much deserted :) Didn't see another except couple horny pike for the rest of the day.
This poor girl had 4 lamprey on her and plenty more marks after others. Nice and clean now!
21:23 UTC