Toronto is blessed with numerous lakes and fishing spots. And no wonder many fishing enthusiasts test their angling skills. Want to experience a fishing expedition in Toronto? We've prepared a list of most amazing fishing spots for you to explore.
The best part is that you don't need to own a boat and bear maintenance expenses to enjoy a good catch. You can opt for a fishing charter Toronto. Bring your travel essentials and sporting enthusiasm.
Let's get started!
Balsam Lake
Situated in the Kawartha lakes region of Ontario, Balsam Lake is home to many large bays carving its shoreline. The Gull River empties into the lake.
The lake represents the highest point of the Trent-Severn Waterway. The waterway starts descending to Georgian Bay, followed by Lake Simcoe and eventually Lake Ontario.
The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, including bass, walleye, perch, crappie, and muskie.
Lake Nissiping
The fifth-largest lake in Ontario, Lake Nissiping embodies a unique environment ideal for nurturing wildlife and existence. The lake features relatively shallow waters(about 30 ft in most places) and, therefore, is well aerated, leading to an abundance of healthy aquatic biodiversity. Sturgeon, Wasi and South River and several other dozens of river drain into the Nissiping Lake.
The prime game fish caught by anglers are the walleye or pickerel. Other abundant species include northern pike, smallmouth & largemouth bass, yellow perch, muskellunge, whitefish & cisco.
Apart from Toronto, you can also rent a yacht Montreal to enjoy a waterful day!
Lake Ontario
Although it's the smallest of the Great Lakes, Lake Ontario is still the 14th largest lake globally. . The lake is home to a versatile fish species, including chinook and coho salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and carp.
Lake Ontario is popular for its fantastic salmon fishery. Other less common salmon species include coho salmon, pink salmon and Atlantic salmon.
In spring and summer, most salmon congregate offshore, especially in the deeper waters. In the fall, you'll find salmon once again moving inshore.
Belwood Lake
Rather than a natural lake, Belwood Lake represents a large reservoir on the Grand River. You can access the lake and dam in the Belwood Lake Conservation Area, which is operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority.
The predominant fish species include the Northern pike, smallmouth bass, bullhead catfish, yellow perch, sunfish, and carp.
Most anglers participating in fishing activities in Belwood Lake have reported carp as the most abundant species.
If you're fishing in the evening hours, you might have a great shot at catching bass actively feeding on baitfish.
Belwood Lake is great for fishing all year round. Opt for a fishing charter Toronto and cast a line to catch a game.
Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay is a part of Lake Huron. Renowned as one of the most scenic lakes, the shoreline is dotted with many islands, rocky bluffs and cliffs. The connecting link between Georgian Bay and Lake Ontario is The Trent-Severn Waterway. Further north, Georgian Bay connects with Lake Nipissing via the French River.
You'll mostly find fishing activities on Georgian Bay concentrated on the coldwater fishery since the deep, cold and clear waters of the bay create an ideal habitat for Lake Trout, Salmon (Chinook, Coho & Pink), Rainbow trout and Brown trout. Spring and fall are typically the best fishing seasons.
Rent a boat and get ready to experience an amazing fishing adventure.
