/r/OttawaFishing
A subreddit for local angler's to get together and share their experience fishing in the Nations Capital
/r/OttawaFishing
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Today I caught my PB toothy critter (slightly clickbaity title)
While fishing for my favorite fish on the Ottawa River I managed to catch unwanted PB in the typical 2 for 1 catch đ
Sadly the other fish was not PB đ
20:29 UTC
Warm Water Discharge
Heyoooo,
Looking for warm water discharge spots within 100km. Thanks!
00:05 UTC
Ice hut rentals
Looking for reputable ice fishing huts to rent for an overnight fishing getaway as a Christmas gift, 1hr radius around Ottawa. Thanks!
02:02 UTC
Nice warm morning, let's try some jigging XXL tubes :)
Results results results!
3 fish boated, this was the largest caught today.
20:50 UTC
Letâs grow this sub were we can discuss all things Ice fishing in Ottawa and surrounding areas like catches, ice conditions and thickness tips , tricks , spots and more!
14:09 UTC
New group called âOttawaIceFishingâ letâs grow this community!
02:17 UTC
Calling all Ottawa River anglers!
Hi everyone,
We are looking for people to participate in our online Ottawa River lamprey survey.Â
The overarching goal of this survey is to understand what attitudes and perceptions Ottawa River anglers possess regarding lampreys in the river.
The survey will be completely online, anonymous, and should take 10-15 minutes to complete.
Participants will be entered into a draw for one of three $50 Cabelaâs gift cards should they wish to provide their email address at the end of the survey (responses will not be linked to your email address in any way and will remain anonymous).
The ethics protocol of this project was reviewed by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board, which provided clearance (CUREB-B Clearance #ï»ż121960) to carry out the research. If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact the Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 4085 or via email at ethics@carleton.ca).
Please click the link below if you would like to participate. Also, please feel free to share this survey with other anglers of the Ottawa River to complete.
Link to survey:
https://carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GSp4TphNL89KCyÂ
Please contact Tanya Lemieux at tanyalemieux@cmail.carleton.ca or Dr. Sean Landsman at seanlandsman@cunet.carleton.ca with any questions regarding this survey.
14:56 UTC
Beautiful morning turned in to cold breeze afternoon...glad I didn't pack it early :)
Still waiting for late fall beast, but the waiting sure gets fun if you hook up to any Muskie!
21:07 UTC
Rideau walleye from the shore
I went out for a night fish a few weeks ago and had a successful trip, I ended up with 4 and all of them were beef puppets! I've had a few people comment on how and where to find these fish in the fall or just in general, so I'll be making a how to video in the near future. It will be specifically for fishing from shore, and for walleyes.
12:16 UTC
Is fishing the Rideau River still worthwhile this time of year? Where did all the fish go?
Hey all,
Was just wondering if it is still worthwhile to bank fish on the Rideau River this time of year?
I have only started fishing in Ottawa this summer and have not had experience with it in the fall/early winter.
I found a few spots earlier in the year that I was having decent luck at but nothing crazy, however I noticed that around the end of September/beginning of October that the bite slowed down significantly.
I have been trying different spots in the river to try and find the fish but have not been having much luck even after checking out some guides on finding fish in rivers at this time of year.
Am I just fishing in the wrong area or have the fish moved down and out of the Rideau River due to the water levels being lowered and it getting cooler?
Am I wasting my time at this point in the year or is there something I should be doing differently?
For reference I am fishing the section of river between Hogs Back falls and Billings.
I am fishing for anything that bites and generally I will use a 4'' curly tail soft plastic or a paddle tail with a 1/8Oz jighead and try and just keep it moving towards the middle/bottom of the water column.
Cheers
20:37 UTC
Warm days pushed gar in to the ultra shallows again
Glad I checked the sand flats yesterday. Last time I found them there this time of the year was 2011.
12:06 UTC
Another good couple hours on the water... big belly toothy critter
Nice warm and cloudy day yesterday, caught couple but no monsters.
This guy had big hard belly, almost felt like there is a turtle in there :)
12:12 UTC
Trade lakes
Iâm going through a hard time with the lady, baby on the way and Iâm struggling. I barely see my friends and I canât go fishing in my usual spots which are in Madawaska or Lanark because Iâve been working so much and donât have the time. Fishing is one of the last few life luxuries I have and I was wondering where is a good spot in the city. I know hogs back is decent and Iâve caught smallies and walleye there in the past but I was hoping for more places in the city, in exchange I will give you my favourite lakes to fish at if youâre willing to take the drive.
Edit; I have a fishing kayak
06:31 UTC
Skunked yesterday but luck returned today
Probably best time of the year to get out. Wish it was little warmer and not rainy but beats to be skunked even if the weather was nicer yesterday! Not a big fish by any means but great motivation to go out again. It was one of those 2 for one deals - gross! :)
16:24 UTC
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 đ±
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? Iâm 19 and I love fishing, itâs why Iâm my grandpas favorite grandson. Recently my condition has worsened and id like to get some fishing done in places that arenât the downtown area as it doesnât do justice to Ontarioâs 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 donât 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 itâs a big ask and I donât 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 itâs 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 đ
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. Weâre 0/4 in trips. Actually Iâve never got anything ice fishing outside some perch at Shirleyâs bay and one walleye at dick bell. This year Iâm 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.
Iâd 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 đ
17:29 UTC
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