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South East Ontario

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outheastern Ontario offers nearly everything you could want for recreational fishing. Forth the seasoned fly caster or a vacationing family, there is such an abundance of lakes, rivers and streams, and so many different fish species, that a general guide like this one will come in handy.

Most lakes in this region contain largemouth and smallmouth bass, as well as rock bass, which can be fun for the kids to go after with a hook and worm. SOUTH EAST ONTARIO FISHING 2016

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South East Ontario Key Map Lake trout, northern pike, whitefish, carp, perch, crappie and pan fish abound. There is trophy fishing for pike, bass, walleye and musky. Entire regions rely on the recreational sport fishery as an economic base.

Anglers must possess an Outdoors Card and a valid fishing licence tag. These two documents together represent your licence to fish. Anglers can choose a sport licence or a conservation licence, which is used by catch-and-release anglers.

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Bush Road, which leads to a Crown road leading to the north end of the lake.

Southern access is provided by Ardoch Road. There is a lodge and a boat launch at the north end of the lake, or guests can access the water from Tumblehome Lodge on the lake’s southernmost shore.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,5584 Hectares (3,850 Acres) Maximum Depth • 31 metres (102 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Metres

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nspoiled pine forest, rocky points, sheltered bays and beautiful islands set in clear, blue waters make for a classic Canadian Shield experience at Crotch Lake. You’ll find walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Crotch Lake sees a lot of pressure, so it’s helpful to have a game plan. Angler’s Atlas member Adam Leach says that the western bay at the north end has fish, but it gets pretty shallow in the summer. “Target the tops of weed beds when fishing for largemouth bass,” he says.

Leach says that the north end is the most favourable area for largemouth bass. The rest of the lake is generally quite deep and a little too cool for the bass. At the north end, however, it’s shallower. “Target bass with crank baits and lipless

baits, use Natural minnow colors like silver or black, orange or green,” he suggests. During warmer months, fishing slows right down, making ice fishing seem steadier and more productive. Live bait is more effective than using only lures.

Please note: Leach warns that the open water area is susceptible to gail-force winds when there are storms in the area. Please monitor the weather carefully. LAKE ACCESS

ne of the largest and most accessible lakes in North Frontenac Provincial Park, Crotch Lake offers 77 campsites and a hiking trail through wetlands along the southwest shore. Take Road 509 near the community of Ompah. Turn south on South

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cenic Birch Lake, with its trophy smallmouth bass, is set on the southern arm of the Canadian Shield, north of Kingston. Frontenac Provincial Park is a semi-wilderness park that encompasses dozens of lakes, Birch Lake being one of the larger ones on its western flank. While Birch Lake is known to give up good-sized lake trout, nowadays the lake is fished more for smallmouth bass, black crappie and northern pike. The weedbeds and reefs make excellent bass and pike habitat, and anglers often find that they have no trouble catching their limit with spoons and jigs.

The smallmouth bass in Birch Lake tend to be quite large. In fact, Colin McKeown, from The New Fly Fisher show, caught an Ontario record 7 lb bass on Birch Lake. McKeown’s fly was a white Upmqua Gamechanger. Ice fishers should bear in mind that power augers, chainsaws, generators, ATVs and snowmobiles are not permitted in the park. LAKE ACCESS

irch Lake is located 12 km northeast of Verona on Highway 38, 35 km north of Kingston. From Verona, take Highway 38 north, then take the first right turn and follow the main road for 13 km past Desert Lake. Turn left at the intersection and proceed for another 1.6 km to a small bridge and a boat-launch.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 196 Hectares (485 Acres) Maximum Depth • 40 metres (131 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 134 metres (440 feet) Survey Date • July 1971 Contour Units • Feet

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obs Lake is part of the the Tay and Rideau watersheds, both tributaries of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence. A large lake with more than 120 islands and 740 km of shoreline, Bobs Lake features granite outcroppings and extensive marshlands. This combination makes it great for fishing for large and smallmouth bass, lake trout, walleye, pike, black crappie, rock bass, bluegills and perch.

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obs Lake is located 80 km north of Kingston and west of Westport. From Westport, drive northwest on Highway 36 until reaching the north of the lake.

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While any talk of hot spots on Bobs Lake can be overwhelming, Sebastian Kowalczuk, fishing guide from Bobs Lake Cottages says that, “because Bobs Lake is so big you don’t always have to fish structure because the fish move a lot. Finding drop offs and sand bars is key to success.”

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One of the first things to search out is the weed line. “First of all for Bobs Lake, any weed line drop off using 1/2, 3/4 oz spinnerbaits in white are awesome for bass, pike and walleye,” Kowalczuk suggests.

ern Ontario, not to mention three Bob’s Lakes. It is easy to confuse them so make sure you know your route before heading out.

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Because of the lake’s shallow depth — averaging three metres — Constance Lake is often the first lake in the area to freeze and the last to thaw in spring, mak-

Known historically as a pike lake, the pike are still abundant, but on the small side, averaging 2 lbs. Today, anglers tend to focus on black crappie due to their relative abundance.

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nly a halfhour drive northwest of the nation’s capital, Constance Lake is a circular, single-basin lake, prime for warm-water species such as largemouth bass, black crappie, catfish, carp and yellow perch, as well as pan fish such as pumpkinseed and brown bullheads.

The Ottawa Region Walleye League holds an annual kids ice fishing derby on the lake in mid-February.

ing it a big draw for ice fishing.

“Fishing can be slow, but great potential for largemouth and crappy,” online user Basshunter 247 reports on iFish Ontario. Try surface baits to hook into some bass action.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 132 Hectares (325 Acres) Maximum Depth • 3.4 metres (11 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 58 metres (190 feet) Survey Date • August 1971 Contour Units • Feet

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esert Lake, located east of the town of Godfrey in Frontenac County, is among the deepest lakes in the area and has a natural population of lake trout. Posting a report on The Angler’s Atlas, member Chris writes, “Desert Lake is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the area. I marked spots well over 300 ft. deep and there are said to be deeper holes still.

“Desert Lake is a popular lake for lake trout and is busy all season long. In the spring, trout are shallower and can be taken long-lining or still-fishing the shallower areas. “During the summer, trout go much deeper and can be taken deepwater trolling along the narrows and off points dropping out into deep water, or by finding deep shoals and anchoring and fishing with dead-bait. “Large boulders and rock piles rise surprisingly fast out of deepwater, so caution must be taken, especially off points near the top of the narrows.” Sheena Pillay, from Desert Lake Family Resort, agrees with this caution, and suggests that a depth finder can be an invaluable tool.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 382 Hectares (944 Acres) Maximum Depth • 68 metres (224 feet) Average Depth) • 22 metres (73 feet) Survey Date • July 1971 Contour Units • Feet

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Gananoque Lake was formed when the Gananoque River was dammed. The river is a tributary of the St. Lawrence River. Though it is not a natural body of water, the 30-km long, narrow lake provides plenty of habitat well-suited for a variety of fish species, including perch, bluegill and black crappie. The lake’s shallow bays in its southern end are good spots. Cast into the weed beds for largemouth bass and pike. Posting on The Angler’s Atlas, member Eris2krat writes, “the back bay area, which runs between 5 and 19 feet [deep],

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Run your inline spinners, rattling clacking traps, and wild eye swim baits deep. There was a lot of action regardless of the species. I went 7 for 10 (fish per casts) on one drift past the crank.”

Pike are common in Gananoque Lake, and many anglers will go after bass. Perch and black crappie are also fun to catch. Try using light gear for these fish. Black crappie are active during the day, but even more so in the evenings and mornings. They tend to come in shallower in the early season, and head deeper dur-

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Perch, which are even tastier than black crappie, tend to hang out closer to the bottom than black crappie, and they, too, will come closer to shore in the early season. The nearby town of Gananoque, on the St. Lawrence River, was voted Ontario’s Ultimate Fishing Town a couple of years ago, and with good reason: excellent fishing in the lake and surrounding streams. LAKE ACCESS Gananoque Lake is approximately 16 km north of the town of Gananoque, which is a threehour drive from Toronto, two hours from Ottawa and about three hours from Montreal.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 6,168 Hectares (15,241 Acres) Maximum Depth • 24 metres (78 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 91 metres (300 feet) Survey Date • June 1975 Contour Units • Feet

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ocated in North Frontenac Township east of Cloyne and southeast of Bon Echo Provincial Park, start by taking Q.E. Way in order to reach Kashawakamak Lake.

Tu r n onto Highway 427 and then again onto the 401 East. Continue on this highway unand large- til reaching Napanee. Then turn mouth bass. north on Highway 41. Smallmouth in the The lake is part of the Mississippi range of 2-5 lbs. are River canoe route, with portage common too. Try fish- access to neighbouring Marble, ing the weed beds using a Mississagagon and Mazinaw jighead. lakes. Kashwakamak is comprised of There are around 20 wilderness distinct sections: The north-east- campsites available along the ern and northwestern sections north shore and on the islands. are shallower and do not stratify (water temperatures during the There are three boat launches summer are similar from surface on the lake, all accessible from Highway 41. to bottom).

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,159 Hectares (2,866 Acres) Maximum Depth • 21 metres (72 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 271 metres (890 feet) Survey Date • June 1969 Contour Units • Feet

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azinaw Lake, located along the upper reaches of the Mississippi River in Bon Echo Provincial Park, is one of the deepest inland lakes in Ontario, a popular destination for lake trout, walleye, bass, musky, whitefish and pike. One of the best spots to fish for lake trout is offshore from Mazinaw Rock, where the water is about 300 ft. deep. The lake’s name is an Algonquin word describing the pictographs along this rock.

Angler’s Atlas member Adam Leach fishes Mazinaw Lake and says that it can be a great place to fish with kids. “You should be lucky enough to target pan fish and bass as well as smaller pike in some of the shallower portions of the lake. Fishing with kids is optimal, especially if you’re staying at Bon Echo Park.” The best way to target these fish is with live minnows, leeches or worms and bobbers or sinker rigs, he suggests. He adds that while the peak summer boat traffic can affect the fishing, most of the time it’s not an overly busy lake. “Target lake trout during the spring in shallow water or troll in deeper water. A downrigger or weighted fishing line are best for trolling. Flatline trolling is fine when fish are active in shallow areas.

“Most of the fishing action is close to shore in 10-50 ft. of water. Look for stucture or for suspended fish actively feeding on baitfish. The area on both sides of the narrows entering lower Mazinaw receives the most fishing pressure. Walleye, pike and smallmouth bass are taken here.” Mazinaw Lake is also a great ice fishing lake, and The Angler’s Atlas has some pictures of large lake trout taken through the ice. Mazinaw Lake is part of Fisheries Management Zone 18. LAKE ACCESS

ocated in the townships of North Frontenac and Addington highlands in the Land O’

Lakes Region, Mazinaw is about a threehour drive from Toronto. Take Highway 401 east to Bellville, then Highway 37 north. Turn east when the highway intersects with Highway 7. From Kaladar, take Highway 41 north.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,594 Hectares (3,930 Acres) Maximum Depth • 144 metres (475 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 268 metres (880 feet) Survey Date • August 1972 Contour Units • Feet

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bass, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead and channel catfish. The lake is a widening of the Mississippi River — be mindful of the current and the shallowness— and a tributary of the Ottawa River where the two rivers join at Arnprior. These characteristics make it a great spot for warm water species. The mud-bottomed bays are good for fishing early in the season.

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ississippi Lake is popular partly because it is only a half-hour drive from Ottawa along Highway 7.

The lake extends from southwest of the community of Carleton Place to the village of Innisville. There is a public boat launch in the town of Carleton Place. The wetlands surrounding the river at McEwan Bay are protected as a national wildlife area.

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If walleye are the order of the day, the Innisville area is good early in the season. Tie on a bucktail jig and fish around the weed beds or along the rocky shoals. Early spring is also a good time to fish for bluegills. Mini crankbaits are recommended. Bass fishing can be hot in midsummer, with bass ranging up to 5 lbs. and averaging 1-2 lbs.

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will do for pike but around lunch time is usually a hit. My biggest Pike from the Napanee river is around 9lbs.”

Paul Peters, from Canadian Tire in Napanee, suggests that the best places to fish are in the Napanee River power line area, just west of town, before Deseronto. “Another great spot is the mouth of the river at the Mohawk Bay Trailer Park,” he adds.

That is also the spot where some great walleye and pike can be had, This year’s Cover photo, by Eva he says. Daines, was taken on TM the Napanee For days likeriver today River. The has a well-de- The Napanee River also holds served reputation among anglers, large channel cats. “On opening partly because it offers so much day 2015 we were on the water at variety, but also because it features 6:45am. We launched at the Napaa nice waterfront for shore casting. nee Lions Club Launch. We caught 4 nice walleye before 10:00am. For bass, Daines says, “I like to At 11:00 am I hooked and use my Ugly Stik GX2. I use mainly landed a 12 pound chanspinner baits. One of my favourites nel cat on 10lb test line is the Laser Eye Tandem. I find a on a Mepps #3 red nice calm area with minimal weeds and white. Loads and about a 5-8 foot depth is the key of fun, and a real spot. And a nice slow reel will do the fight!” trick. The Napanee Kids For pike, Daines prefers the Ra- Fishing Day is held pala X-Rap. “The deeper the water in mid-July in Conand bigger the lure, the better,” she servation Park in suggests. I like a range of about the town of 10-20 foot water depth with either Napanee. sandy or reedy bottoms. Natural underwater springs are a really good pike area too. The Rapala original, Perch edition is one of my favourite pike lures. A nice trawl will do the trick with this lure. Basically any time of day

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pinicon Lake is 40 kilometres north-east of Kingston and is part of the Rideau canal system. There are many species of fish in this lake, but largemouth bass is a favorite among anglers.

Primary habitat to seek out are areas with low hanging trees along the shoreline, especially undercut banks. Also try fishing the weed beds and anchoring along shoals.

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There are many great fishing holes in the lake, and two favorite areas are around Eight Acre Island and Deadlock Bay. The fishing season for largemouth bass opens the last Saturday in June and runs until October. The best time to go after this species is July and August, noting that evening (especially at dusk) is especially productive.

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Maximum Depth • 11 metres (35 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 119 metres (389 feet) Survey Date • July 1972 Contour Units • Feet

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largemouth bass, which tend to prefer the weedy cover in warmer water. Try plastic worms and spinnerbaits. Live bait is also especially enticing to bass. Red Horse and three other lakes form a navigable inland waterway about 28 Km long, upstream from the Gananoque river. Power boats must navigate carefully through narrow, shallow channels between the lakes.

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Shaw notes that the rocks and shoals are perfect for smallmouth bass. Most active from late spring to late fall, they can be caught with curlytailed jigs, crankbaits, and crayfish imitations. Some of the shallow and weedy areas are good pike habitat, Shaw says. While pike are known to be attracted to large, flashy, moving objects, they generally won’t refuse much that gets in their way. These same shallow areas are good for

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ig Rideau Lake is the largest and deepest lake of the Rideau Canal waterway and it can be a great spot for smallmouth and largemouth bass as well as lake trout, walleye and large northern pike.

“My recommendation for anglers to add to their tackle box is the Ripplin Red Fin in blue and silver. Another lure I would recommend would be the Z-Man ChatterBait white and black. You can pick these beauties up at CaAl Chouinard, from Cana- nadian Tire in Smiths Falls. Just dian Tire in Smiths Falls, says ask for Al, ‘Mr. Pike,’” he says. that pike are plentiful in Big Pike and walleye season begin Rideau Lake, and recalls a time on the first weekend in May. when his daughter caught 18 The bass anglers start showing pike while ice fishing at Nodes up in late June. Point.

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There is good bass and pike fishing in Hogg Bay or adjoining Loon Lake. Bigger largemouth bass are caught around Stonehouse Island. Black crappie and sunfish are plentiful in Big Rideau Lake.

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them a few times, and they’re VERY cautious about chasing down the standard musky fare. On the other hand, you get a lot of exercise flinging the big lures around, if you’re a die-hard casting person. Like I said -try trolling.” They also suggest that there are scads of perch, crappie and bluegill throughout the canal waterway. These are lots of fun for kids and adults alike, and make excellent table fare if you’re going to keep what you catch.

Friends of the Rideau Canal (rideaufriends.com/fishing) have posted some fabulous seasonal fishing tips on their website. As posted on The Angler’s Atlas, they say to try trolling along the channel Lake trout are sustained by edge. yearly stocking, but they can “You’d be amazed at the num- be difficult to catch on the ber of fish that you can pick up waterway. In warmer months, running a crawfish-coloured Fat keep an eye out for bait balls Rap -- everything from bass to on the surface, a big draw for musky. In fact, I think that I do lakers. Troll to a depth range much better on musky by stay- of 60-100 ft. Catch-and-release ing away from the heavy lumber is encouraged with lake trout (small firewood) lures that I see due to the fishing pressure and a lot of people using. These fish the number of years required aren’t stupid -catch and release for these fish to mature.

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ig Rideau is 72 km southwest of Ottawa between the towns of Portland and Rideau Ferry. From Ottawa, take Highway 417 west for approximately 30 km until it intersects with Highway 7 near Stittsville-Basswood. Take the southwest exit. Follow Highway 7 for another 30 km until arriving at Carleton Place. From there, turn south onto Highway 15 for another 50 km and pass through Smith Falls.

Continue along Highway 15 until the road intersects with County Road 38 on the west (right). Follow County Road 38 to the north end of Big Rideau Lake. There are a half-dozen boat launches around the lake.

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he Rideau River takes its name from a “curtain of water,” the waterfall where it drains into the Ottawa River in the nation’s capital. “The Rideau’s got bass, pike, pickerel and musky,” says Mark Nicholas, hunting and fish pro shop supervisor at Canadian Tire in Kempville. “Your best bait is pretty much spinners and plastic.” The river has a sandy bottom with very few rocky structures along a stretch known as Long Reach, from Burritt’s Rapids to Manotick, he said. This section is the longest stretch of the river that does not have a lock on it. Nicholas says he’s caught smallmouth bass up to 4 lbs. along that stretch. Then there are the muskie: “Oh ya, there are some trophy muskie in that Long Reach section.” His brother-in-law reeled in a 54-incher.

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fish’s slime and a bump board doing a figure 8 by dropping it for quickly measuring a length down into the rocks or bottom of your catch. and twitching it to get the tail Finding Muskie is always chal- moving.

lenging, however on the Rideau river we are blessed with a very Muskies for many are the prized large population of them, and sportfish of the Rideau River. there are certain techniques you Difficult to catch, they also put can use to improve your odds. up impressive fights and are known to snap off many walleye In the spring I will generally and bass angler during the sum- never use lures over 8”, as they are recovering from the spawn mer months. and want the easiest meals they If you plan on targeting Muskie can get. this year make sure you have the proper tools first and foremost. As the season progresses into Muskie can reach sizes longer summer I start using larger lures than 50” in the Rideau so you and retrieving them at higher will want a sturdy heavy-action speeds. In fall I will use my bigmusky rod equipped with a bait- gest lures and sometimes slow casting reel, capable of holding down my retrieve. Fall is when the biggest and fattest Muskie 80-100 braided line. are caught in the Rideau, due You will also need long forceps to the fact that they gorge themfor unhooking Muskie as they selves prior to winter, when they have very sharp teeth, and bolt hardly feed at all. cutters for cutting the hooks on deeply hooked fish or for when If I had only one lure to use all the barb has hooked into a sensi- season on the Rideau I would use the jig-a-beast 8” swim jig tive area such as the eyes. from ERC. You can burn this lure Other crucial investments are in quickly, and even if you are large basket style nets that are fishing from shore you can get rubber coated to protect the following fish to commit without Rideau Muskies 101

Other great producers on the Rideau are Suicks outside of large weedbeds with current, and later in the year Bulldawgs and other large rubber bait near drop-offs to shallow bays produce well. Always be on the lookout for deep pockets near shallow structure and current. Muskie like a good variety of habitat in their range. If a prime spot looks like it has all these ingredients, it probably holds Muskie. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t catch one in several attempts, you can always return to promising locations during peak moonphases, or just as the sun is setting to get the ones with lockjaw to commit. Some areas to try: Mooney’s Bay, Hogsback Falls, Manotick, the Jock River Mouth. Good Luck and tight Lines

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To reach the Rideau River, travel south from Ottawa on Highway 407. There is a boat launch at Curry Park, on Kemptville Creek. This creek runs into the Rideau River. There is no fee to launch there. Rideau River Provincial Park also has a good boat launch. There is a fee to gain entrance into the park, and it may not be suitable for larger boats. The Reeve Craig launch is free. Reportedly this is a popular launch, though it is not paved.

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The lake was carved by glacial erosion into two distinct sections, east and west, connected by a navigable channel.

Sharbot features roughly 100 islands that offer habitat condiYellow perch, bluegill and sun- tions favoured by smallmouth fish are also caught. bass.

The eastern section reaches depths of 32 metres (105 ft.), but the lake’s average depth is just five metres (16 ft.)

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A public boat launch is located at Oso Township Park on the northwest shore of the narrows.

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crystal-clear, spring-fed lake of about 5 km in length, Palmerston offers excellent fishing for smallmouth bass, and pan fish.

Lake herring, yellow perch and rock bass are also caught. For smallmouth bass, try casting a Rapala from shore.

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m a n y Canadian lakes, the declines of recent years are now being managed. A slot size was introduced to help revive the fishery.

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Every May, the municipality of Tweed, which is situated on the lake, holds a Black Crappie Tournament. Black crappie is also ice-fished in winter. Of course, Stoco Lake holds huge musky, and The Angler’s Atlas website is full of great pictures of these lunkers, as well as markers for hot spot locations. In particular, the western edge at the river inflow, and the eastern outflow sections are known to be productive areas.

The walleye and bass fisheries in Stoco Lake continue to draw anglers from all over. Pike are also plentiful. Angler’s Atlas member Devunkley posted that he caught a decent-sized pike with a Blue Fox lure right off the dock, even though the area was crowded adn busy. These feisty fighters don’t let much stand in their way when they want something.

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Fishing the st Lawrence river A

ll water flowing from the Great Lakes passes through the St. Lawrence River, making it one of the largest river systems in the country. Throughout this river there are more than 20 species of sport fish to target.

The river begins at Kingston, where Lake Ontario begins to narrow around Wolfe Island and starts its journey to the Atlantic Ocean. Fishing around Wolfe Island can be very productive, having strong walleye and bass fisheries. Pike and Muskellunge can also found here, especially among the weed beds. Moving downstream, you will pass the town of Gananoque, an area referred to as the “Thousand Islands”. As the name implies, this is prime fishing habitat with countless shoals and ledges for the fish to call home. Just past Gananoque you reach Ivy Lea Campground — the first park of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission — and a great place to camp when fishing the 1000 Islands.

Further downstream, the river narrows and the current picks up speed approaching Brockville. Between Brockville and Cornwall there are four more campgrounds operated by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, along with Crysler Park Marina. Of particular note is Hoople Creek Basin, located beside Long Sault Parkway. This is considered to be one of the most productive walleye fisheries in eastern Canada. Past Cornwall, the river flows towards Montreal, where there is one more campground called Glengarry. This campground “boasts” some of the best carp and bass fishing around.

come up to the shallower depths as the water cools. It is not uncommon to catch northern pike over 10 pounds, and bass over five pounds in the St. Lawrence. There are several charter operations that operate on the St. Lawrence. Several are based in Gananoque and Brockville, and will teach you their trade secrets on how to fish these waters. Remember that the St. Lawrence River shares a border with the United States. Use navigation charts if you are planning to get close to it.

ypically fishing is strongest between June and September. For those targeting Muskellunge, you may want to extend that season into October and even November, when the Muskie

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150 campsites and four cabins set amid the granite and greenery of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve (one of only 15 in Canada). Just down the Thousand Islands Parkway you will find six waterfront campsites at Brown’s Bay Beach with an imposing view of Singer Castle in the distance. Nearby attractions include Fort Henry, Boldt Castle, several boat tour operators and the picturesque Village of Rockport. Ivy Lea is located on the 1000 Islands Parkway which is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in North America.

Turn your camping experience into a learning adventure at one of North America’s only campgrounds located in the heart of a bird sanctuary. The nature reserve features 69 campsites Long Sault Parkway and five group campgrounds, a Visitor A series of eleven islands sweep in an Interpretive Centre with displays and arc through the St. Lawrence River like themed merchandise, 8 kilometres of a necklace of green jewels. It is home to selfguided hiking trails and, of course, three unique campgrounds with over 600 abundant wildlife with over 150 different campsites (Mille Roches, Woodlands bird species. The Sanctuary’s Morrison and McLaren) where you can get away Island offers some of the best carp fishfrom it all in the heart of the river. It also ing in the world with anglers coming in Crysler Park Marina boasts the largest public beach on the McLaren Campground on chartered excursions from around Crysler Park Marina is the area’s premier Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map © Province of Ontario St. Lawrence corridor (Mille Roches), McLaren Campground recently under- the globe. marina on the St. Lawrence River at winding bike paths, pristine nature trails, went a major renaissance with 113 of Marker 72 – a perfect stopover or long boat launches, picnic parks, diving and its 206 campsites being upgraded to full Riverside-Cedar Campground term stay between Quebec and the remarkable fishing. In fact, Hoople RV capability with 32 new 50 amp sites The Parks of the St. Lawrence’s larg- 1000 Islands Region – ranked as one of Creek Basin is one of the largest natural and five cabins named in honour of the est campground offers 301 campsites the most beautiful marinas along the St. Pickerel fish hatcheries and fishing areas Lost Villages. We have also introduced and five cabins on the shores of the St. Lawrence River! Services include tranin Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. several new pull-through sites for quick Lawrence River near Upper Canada sient and seasonal slips (boats up to 120 set-ups and easy get-aways. Village and Crysler Farm Battlefield. The feet), fuel dock, licensed patio with pub Mille Roches Campground & cabins are nestled around a picturesque food (weekends), a well-stocked retail Farran Park Campground & Beach little inlet that also offers recreational store, secure vehicle and trailer parking, Beach Spread over two islands, the camp- Located on a peninsula that juts out into opportunities like canoeing and fishing. an exclusive private beach, hydraulic lift, grounds of Mille Roches offer seclusion the St. Lawrence River near Ingleside, The St. Lawrence Seaway is right in front winter storage and shrink wrapping. Ask and tranquility set amidst a forest canopy this campground features 204 campsites of the campgrounds with ships passing about our slip/golf specials. www.cryslerparkmarina.com of mature trees. Of 219 campsites, Mille on gently sloping terrain. Farran Beach is so close you can almost touch them. Thirty 50 Amp RV sites were recently added along the campground’s eastern shoreline along with two beach front cabins. Woodlands Beach and Picnic area, located on the river side of the island, is the ideal location for large scale community events, so why not consider this serene park and beach setting for your next church group, sports team or club get together. There is room for groups from twenty to two thousand.

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For pike or largemouth bass, cast a large spinner into the weedy shoreline. This is a fairly reliable lake for pike, and they will go after anything flashy. Largemouth bass are somewhat more particular, and crayfish imitations are a good choice.

The western section of the lake is deepest, reaching 120 ft. (37 metres). Try this section for smallmouth bass and larger pike. Deep water lures are more likely to attract smallmouth bass, and they tend to be less fond of rocky cover or other debris t h a n

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Upper Rideau Lake S

eparated from the larger, northern lobe of what was once one lake by construction of the Rideau Canal, picturesque Upper Rideau Lake marks the height of the watershed. The lake is known for its smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing, though lake trout, pike, yellow perch and walleye are also plentiful. Pan fish are also present, including crappie, pumpkinseed, bluegill and lots of rock bass. This lake’s underwater structure, featuring points, shoals and islands on the eastern end, are signs of good smallmouth fishing. For bass or pike, troll along the main shoreline or around

the islands. The pike are mostly The lake is also accessible small to medium-sized. through the canal system from Angler’s Atlas member sturner Lower Rideau Lake or Rideau has posted the locations of some River. The lake connects to hot spots, particularly in the Newboro Lake via a lock on shallower western and southern the south side and to Big Rideau Lake via the lock at County arms. Road 14 on the east side. LAKE ACCESS

pper Rideau Lake is located 60 km north of Kingston in the Country of Leeds and Grenville. Follow Highway 15 north to Portland. The town of Westport lies at the northern end and Newboro lies at its southern end.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,362 Hectares (3,366 Acres) Maximum Depth • 22 metres (72 feet) © The Angler’s Atlas

Elevation (ASL) • 124 metres (408 feet) Survey Date • July 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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eslemkoon Lake is one of Ontario’s top 10 bass fishing destinations, a pretty lake with plenty of opportunities to see some action, whether by fishing from shore or by boat.

Though there are many cottages on the lake, it is far enough from the well-trodden path that it does not have the fishing pressure of many southerly lakes. This clean, spring-fed lake also holds a genetically distinct natural population of lake trout, whose eggs are used as hatchery stock.

Bass in the 3- to 5-lb. range are common in Weslemkoon. The season opens in mid-June. There are also ample pan fish, including perch, bluegill and cisco. Hidden Cove Cottage Resort (hiddencovecottageresort.com), posting on The Angler’s Atlas, says that the bass fishery is fabulous on Weslemkoon Lake. They suggest using top water baits and heddon torpedos on calm mornings and evenings.

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Weslemkoon Lake LAKE ACCESS

eslemkoon Lake is located in the township of Addington Highlands about 110 km north of Belleville.

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To get to the south end, drive 50 minutes southeast of Bancroft, follow Highway 62 south and turn left onto Weslemkoon Lake Road. To reach the north end, follow Highway 28 east, turn right on Mayo Lake Road, then right on Harstmere Road until reaching the lake.

There are three marinas on the lake, two at the south end of the lake and one at the northern tip.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,773 Hectares (4,832 Acres)

Bait such as crank bait in orange or green with a chartreuse belly, or crayfish, or worm and frog imitations cast into the weeds, seem to work well. Try fishing the islands, inlets, submerged logs, deep holes, and rocky shoals, where fish like to find cover.

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Maximum Depth • 55 metres (180 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 316 metres (1,038 feet) Survey Date • 1973 © The Angler’s Atlas

Contour Units • Feet

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2015 S tocking P rogram (Z one 18) Waterbody Name

Township

Species

Ashby White L.

Ashby

Lake Trout

Big Mair L.

North Canonto

Blakely L.

Denbigh

Bon Echo Cr.

Released

Waterbody Name

Township

Species

800

Marshall L.

Denbigh

Brook Trout

850

Splake

1400

McCausland L.

Barrie

Splake

3000

Rainbow Trout

600

Mistry L.

Ashby

Brook Trout

700

Barrie

Brook Trout

500

Mosque L.

Miller and Clarendon

Rainbow Trout

7000

Brooks L.

Abinger

Splake

1100

Moulton L.

Bedford

Brook Trout

490

Butternut L.

South Canonto

Brook Trout

800

Mousseau L.

North Canonto

Brook Trout

1100

Chouinard L.

Ashby

Rainbow Trout

500

Northeast L.

Denbigh

Brook Trout

350

Paddys L.

Bedford

Brook Trout

770

Parkhurst L.

Ashby

Brook Trout

750

Quackenbush L.

Miller

Rainbow Trout

650

Quinn L.

South Canonto

Brook Trout

1600

Raindrop L.

South Canonto

Brook Trout

850

Clearwater L.

Bedford

Brook Trout

250

Crag L.

Miller and North Canonto

Brook Trout

1400

Cranberry L.

South Canonto

Brook Trout

900

Crankshaw L.

Lyndoch and Denbigh

Brook Trout

2600

Cronk L.

Loughborough

Splake

2700

Rettans L.

Denbigh

Brook Trout

400

North Canonto

Brook Trout

550 2000

Crooked L.

Clarendon

Brook Trout

2000

Rockcliffe L.

Dog L.

Storrington

Splake

9300

Rolufs L.

Denbigh

Brook Trout

Evelyn L.

South Canonto

Brook Trout

700

Rose L.

Denbigh

Brook Trout

300

Miller

Lake Trout

2000

Feeny L.

Effingham

Brook Trout

800

Round Schooner L.

Freen L.

Lake

Lake Trout

200

Ruby L.

Ashby

Brook Trout

1300

Graham L.

Miller

Brook Trout

500

Shabomeka L.

Barrie

Lake Trout

2100

Barrie

Brook Trout

1700

Granite L.

South Canonto

Splake

2000

Shoepack L.

Greggs L.

Denbigh

Brook Trout

600

Simpson L.

Ashby

Lake Trout

300

Small Clear L.

Kennebac

Rainbow Trout

2000

Snowshoe L.

North Canonto

Brook Trout

400

Grimsthorpe L.

Grimsthorpe

Lake Trout

1200

Hemlock L.

Miller and South Canonto

Brook Trout

700

Hungry L.

South Canonto

Brook Trout

400

South Portage L.

Miller

Brook Trout

1350

South Quinn L.

South Canonto

Brook Trout

2250

Kilbourne L.

Abinger

Rainbow Trout

900

Spring L.

Miller

Brook Trout

300

Kilpecker Cr.

Abinger

Brook Trout

500

Spring L.

Ashby

Splake

4000

King L.

Ashby

Rainbow Trout

2300

Straddlebug L.

North Canonto

Brook Trout

900

Little Birch L.

Denbigh

Brook Trout

1200

Sullivan L.

North Canonto

Brook Trout

1125

Little Fox L.

Ashby

Brook Trout

300

Tetsmine L.

Bedford

Brook Trout

1715

Little Green L.

Clarendon

Rainbow Trout

450

Toor L.

Ashby

Brook Trout

1050

Triple L.

Brook Trout

1650

Little Merrill L.

Effingham

Splake

2100

Matawatchan and Miller

Long Mallory L.

Abinger

Lake Trout

200

Trout L.

Ashby

Lake Trout

1500

Loughborough LT

Storrington

Lake Trout

15000

West Quinn L.

South Canonto

Brook Trout

1000

Mackie L.

Miller

Lake Trout

500

Wolfe L.

South Canonto

Rainbow Trout

2300

Mair L.

South Canonto

Rainbow Trout

3100

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South East Ontario Fishing 2016

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Regulations & Exceptions 2016 (Zone 18)

CMY

ZONE 18 SEASONS AND CATCH LIMITS SPECIES*Aggregate limits

OPEN SEASONS LIMITS

apply to these species. See page 7 for full details

Walleye and Sauger or any combination

January 1 to March 1, and 2nd Saturday in May to December 31

Largemouth and Smallemouth Bass or any combination

3rd Saturday in S -6 June to December C -2 15

Northern Pike

January 1 to S -6 March 31 and 2nd C -2 Saturday in May to December 31

Muskellunge

S -4 (Must be between 40-50 cm) C -2 (Must be between 40-50 cm)

1st Saturday in S -1 (must be greater June to December than 91 cm) 15 C -0

Yellow Perch

Open all year

S -50 C -25

Crappie

Open all year

S -30 C -10

Sunfish

Open all year

S -300 (only 30 may be greater than 18 cm) C -15

Brook Trout

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Brown Trout

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Rainbow Trout

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Lake Trout

4th Saturday in S -2 May to September C -1 8

Splake

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Pacific Salmon

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Atlantic Salmon

Closed all year

Lake Whitefish

Open all year

S -12 C -6

Lake Sturgeon

Closed all year

Channel Catfish

Open all year

S -12 C -6

ONTARIO’S PROVINCIAL POSSESSION LIMITS K

While the regulations for a specific Zone limit the number of fish an individual can catch and retain from that zone, provincial possession limits limit the total number of fish of a given species a person can have in their possession (including storage) which have been harvested from more than one Zone. Always check the regulations for the zone in which you are fishing to ensure that you aren’t exceeding the catch and possession limit for that Zone.

Walleye or Sauger or any combination: 6

Splake: 5

Largemouth Bass or Smallmouth Bass or any combination: 6

Pacific Salmon: 5

Northern Pike: 6

Atlantic Salmon: 1

Muskellunge: 1

Lake Whitefish: 25

Brook Trout: 5

Lake Sturgeon: 1

Brown Trout: 5

Channel Catfish: 12

Rainbow Trout: 5

Aurora Trout: 1

Lake Trout: 3

Yellow Perch: 100

Crappie: 30 HAVE YOU SEEN AN AMERICAN EEL? The Ministry of Natural Resources would like to know if you see or catch an American eel. This is an endangered species protected under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act. In recent decades, the American eel has declined in numbers due to a variety of factors, including over-fishing, migration barriers, hydro facilities, habitat loss, parasites, and pollution. The occurrence of eels has not been well documented and you can help determine where they are currently. Please contact the Natural Resources Information Centre at 1-800-667-1940 to report this information.

NOTE: • S refers to to limits under a Sport Fishing Licence Tag. • C refers to limits under a Conservation Fishing Licence Tag. • All size limits refer to total length, which measures from the tip of the mouth to the tip of the tail. • This section does not act as a subsitute for Ontario’s fishing regulations. Please be sure to read the Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations prior to casting.

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Big Rideau Lake (The Bog and Long Island) - Bastard and Burgess Twps.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Christie Lake in Lot 3, Conc lll Bathurst Twp. and the Tay River from Christie Lake downstream to the bridge at Lot 7, Con ll Bathurst Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Crotch Lake and Mississippi River - Palmerston Twp.; from Sidedam Rapids to north shore of Skull Island including McLean’s Bay.

Fish sanctuary – no fishing from Mar. 1 – Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Dalhousie Lake and Mississippi River within a 300 m (984 ft.) radius of the bridge of the Twp. road crossing the Mississippi River where it enters Dalhousie Lake - Dalhousie Twp. Hoople Creek - Osnabruck Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Indian River and Clayton Lake within a 300 m (984 ft.) radius of the Command Bridge crossing the Indian River where it enters Clayton Lake in Lanark Twp. Lancaster and Charlottenburgh Twps. (South Glengarry Twp.) and the City of Cornwall (all waters).

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Lingham Lake - Grimsthorpe Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Jan. 1 – Friday before the 3rd Saturday in June & Dec. 16 - Dec. 31.

Z18

Mississippi River – Drummond Twp. from 240.8 m (790 ft.) west of Main St. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in Innisville, to Mississippi Lake May.

Z18

Mississippi River - Pakenham Twp., between the falls in the Town of Almonte and upstream side of bridge on Lanark County Road 20.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Moira Lake.

Muskellunge must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.).

Z18

Moira River - from the first dam above Lake Ontario (in the city of Belleville) Muskellunge must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.). upstream to Hwy 7.

Z18

Newboro Lake (Old Iron Mine Bay) - North Crosby and South Crosby Twps. Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Newboro Lake (The Bog) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Opinicon Lake (Darlings Bay) - Storrington Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Opinicon Lake (Murphy Bay) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Raisin River - those portions of the river in the village of Martintown and Lot Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in 43, Conc. I, north side of Raisin River in Charlottenburgh Twp. May.

Z18

Rideau River.

Muskellunge must be greater than 112 cm (44 in.).

Z18

Sand Lake - N. Crosby Twp., that part lying in Lots 15 and 16 in Conc. IX and Lot 15 in Conc. VIII, and the waters of the river flowing between Wolfe Lake and Sand Lake. Sand Lake (Freeman’s Bay) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing fromJan. 1 – Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in June & Dec. 16 - Dec. 31.

Z18

"South Nation River - Cambridge Twp., Coupal’s dam in Casselman downstream to the westerly limit of Lot 11, Conc. V."

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

South Nation River - Finch Twp., Hamlet of Crysler.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

South Nation River - North Plantagenet Twp., between north side of Conc. IV and a point 30.5 m (100 ft.) upstream of C.P.R. right-of-way.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

South Nation River - Winchester Twp., Village of Chesterville.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Stoco Lake (44°28’N., 77°17’W.).

Muskellunge must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.).

Z18

Westport Pond - North Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - Closed all year

Z18

White Lake - Olden Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Whitefish Lake (Jones Falls Bay) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18 Z18 Z18

Z18

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Yellow Perch open from Jan 1 - Mar. 31 & 2nd Sat. in May - Dec. 31.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

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