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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

Ice Fishing Hut Rentals for $35.00 per day ice fish for Lake trout and Whitefish or $30.00 per day ice fish for Pike and Perch. We have 2 and 4 man propane heated ice huts. Accommodations available.

Cook's Bay and Lake Simcoe, a short drive north of Toronto, offers some of the best fishing in the province. The lake is fished year round, and is famous for it's winter lake trout and whitefish bonanza. Cook's Bay, the south part of Lake Simcoe, is shallow and weedy, whereas the main lake is deeper (max. depth 136 ft. - Kempenfelt Bay). The lake has endless fishing opportunities; the shallows are rich in weed growth, where bullrushes, eel grass, and cabbage weeds flourish. The main lake has many humps, points, and shoals; home of the Simcoe Smallmouths.

In spring, pike are concentrated in Cook's Bay at the mouth of the Holland River. Cast spinner baits and shallow diving crankbaits (ie. walleye diver) in perch patterns, especially early in the morning. Fish water between 6-10 ft.

In summer, pike stay in Cook's Bay, but move to deeper water. Fish just outside of Keswick, look for the drop-off at the 10-18 ft. mark, near the white buoy just outside of Dawson's Marina. Troll or cast diving crank baits in perch or minnow imitations. If fishing is slow, fish near the buoy with a bobber baited with a live sucker.

Largemouth Bass are abundant in Cook's Bay, due to it's shallow and weedy nature. The Holland River is legendary for it's monster bucket-mouths, 7 pounders, are not uncommon. The Largemouths in the Holland, are concentrated in the bullrushes that line the river. They reside in the undercuts created by the many passing boats, fish for them by pitching a jig and pig into the bank. Use dark colours blue, black, or brown and concentrate on areas of the river with deep water access. For the Holland this is about 7 ft. Also fish the shoreline canals in and around Keswick, once again search for cover near deeper water.

Smallmouth Bass are found scattered throughout main Lake Simcoe. The Simcoe smallies grow huge (6 pounders a possibility) due to the large amount of crayfish and perch in the lake. The Pro Bass Tournaments held on the lake annually always weight-in heavy stringers of smallies, and many a tournament has been won with a 5 bass limit of smallies. The smallmouths are concentrated in the area south of Orillia and Atherly Narrows-past Thorah, Strawberry and Georgina islands. The fish relate to the numerous limestone shoals, rock-and-sand transitions and major island points that abound in this region of the lake. Also the water is very clear, with visibility up to 15 ft. deep. Fish for smallies in all these areas with deep diving crankbaits (perch and minnow imitations). Also fish a jig, smoke colour works best, slowly along the bottom. Usually the smallies can be seen on the shoals, use light line, and finesse fishing to entice them into biting.

We have some of the best ice fishing in Ontario.

ICE FISHING AT ITS FINEST ON ONTARIO LAKES

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T&T Ice Fishing Hut Rentals, Virginia Beach, Black River Road, Sutton West, Ontario, L0E 1R0

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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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