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Ice Fishing in Ontario

Get out this winter and enjoy the sport of ice fishing.

MNR Ontario Ice Fishing Regulations

Make the most of winter go ice fishing.

Ice Fishing Outfitters - Ice Hut Rentals

Ice Fishing Safety Comes First

We have some of the best ice fishing in Ontario at Belwood Lake.

When there's snow on the ground and ice on the lakes, the GRCA opens several of its conservation areas for ice fishing.

Availability depends on the weather so make sure to check ahead. Call the Conservation Area you plan to visit, or check the Winter Activity Updates ( ice fishing ) in the Newsroom section of the web site.

We have some of the best ice fishing in Ontario.

ICE FISHING AT ITS FINEST ON ONTARIO LAKES

About 3 km east of Fergus on Belsyde St. (Wellington County Road 18). (519) 843-2979

• Ice hut rentals, $20 per person for full day; $15 per person for half day
• Bait for sale, $5 per dozen; rental equipment available
• $5 parking fee includes admission
• Hours: Weekends 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

GRCA reservoirs and the Grand River contain an astonishing diversity of fish.

In winter, when the ice is thick enough, ice fishing is available at Belwood Lake, Guelph Lake and Shade's Mills.

GRAND RIVER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Grand ice fishing: Belwood Lake: (519) 843-2979 Guelph Lake: (519) 824-5061. Heated ice hut rentals. Full & half day rates. Bait & tackle sales. Fish for pike, perch & crappie.

Whether you are a veteran or a beginner you may wish to experience the thrill of Winter Ice Fishing.

About the park: Belwood Lake CA is a day-use park best known as a great place for anglers of all ages and levels of experience.

We have some of the best ice fishing in Ontario.

A special fishing pond within the park offers youngsters 13 and under the chance to land a rainbow trout. More seasoned anglers will want to try the reservoir itself, or tackle the trout fishery downstream of Shand Dam, which is rated one of the best fly-fishing streams in North America.

Belwood Lake offers much more than fishing. The lake is great for boating and water skiing. Swimmers can take a dip in a spring-fed quarry or enjoy the beach. Picnicking and hiking are also popular pastimes.

Belwood Lake was created with the construction of Shand Dam in 1942. The dam was the first of its kind built in Canada for both water conservation and flood protection purposes. Park visitors can stand on the top deck of the dam and see the vista of the Grand River valley below. A stairway along the face of the dam allows visitors to walk down to its base. The flow from the dam is used to generate hydroelectricity.

Surrounding Belwood Lake are about 350 seasonal private cottages on land owned by the GRCA.

Fishing There are plenty of places for anglers to drop a line around Belwood Lake CA. For more detailed information on fishing Belwood Lake and the Middle Grand visit our Fishing web pages.

• A fishing pond for kids 13 years of age and under is stocked with rainbow trout and bass.
• Belwood Lake CA includes one kilometre of Grand River access, downstream of the dam, for superb brown trout fishing.
• The 12 - kilometre Belwood Lake is great for pike (trophy size), smallmouth bass and perch.
• Live bait is available in the park.

Make the most of winter go ice fishing.

We have some of the best ice fishing in Ontario at Belwood Lake.

Belwood Lake is a great place for ice-fishing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Ice huts are available for rent during the fishing season.

Contact us for your next ice fishing trip.

Belwood Lake Conservation Area, Guelph

Call us for local ice fishing conditions and reports.

To book your ice fishing adventure, please contact us: Phone: (519) 843-2979 Belwood Lake Ice Fishing Ontario Lakes

Ontario Ice Fishing Adventures

Ice fish some of our other area lakes.

Fishing through the ice requires skill and knowledge as does open water angling, but anyone can ice fish successfully if he/she does the homework. Learning about the water to be fished, the equipment and its capabilities, proper clothing and safety precautions are all part of a successful, enjoyable winter fishing experience. Perhaps the best way to get started is to accompany a friend or neighbor on a half-day ice fishing outing. If you are unable to locate anyone to go with, the next best alternative is to visit a tackle shop in a popular ice fishing area. The proprietors are interested in seeing that you have a successful and enjoyable trip and will provide you with all of the necessary equipment. You may also watch for announcements of local ice fishing contests or tournaments run by local sportsmen's clubs -- ice fishermen tend to be a highly social group, eager to share tips, techniques and stories.

Ice fishing, as a winter getaway, can offer solitude or an opportunity to bond with family and friends.

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