Cold weather equals safe travel for great ice fishing

The cold temperatures of the past week have insured safe travel on all of the lakes in the Copper River Basin. And good ice means good fishing. Lake trout are the primary target for most anglers in this area. These trout can reach 20 pounds and better; the state record is 47 pounds. A fish [...]

Ontario’s Lake Simcoe Lauded as the Ice Fishing Capital of Canada

Known as the ice fishing capital of Canada, Lake Simcoe is a bustle of activity in winter with seasonal ice fishing villages dotted across the lake, fishing huts and bungalows full with anglers from near and far and even the Great Canadian Ice Fishing Championship each year. Winter mainstays on Lake Simcoe include lake trout, [...]

How to Select an Ice Fishing Rod

The majority of  ice fishing anglers today will choose a 28 inch jigging rod with medium action.There are many different options available to the ice fisherman and because of this, choosing the rod that is right for you can be a daunting task. By keeping in mind the species of fish you are after, plus [...]

Going ice fishing on Lake Simcoe

Come summer or winter, the best place for a good catch of bass, pike, walleye, whitefish, and lake trout is the ‘Ice Fishing Capital of Canada’, Lake Simcoe. Located on Cooks Bay in the town of Keswick, a mere 45 minutes north from Toronto, Lake Simcoe is where anglers head during the winter ice fishing [...]

Break out your rods and reels: Winter Family Fishing Weekend planned

Manitobans and visitors will be able to fish without a licence Feb. 19-21, the province announced this morning in proclaiming the first Winter Family Fishing Weekend. “We encourage Manitobans and visitors to take advantage of this free ice fishing weekend as a healthy winter activity and an opportunity to enjoy Manitoba’s great outdoors,” Water Stewardship [...]

Ontario’s Lake Simcoe Lauded as the Ice Fishing Capital of Canada

Known as the ice fishing capital of Canada, Lake Simcoe is a bustle of activity in winter with seasonal ice fishing villages dotted across the lake, fishing huts and bungalows full with anglers from near and far and even the Great Canadian Ice Fishing Championship each year. Winter mainstays on Lake Simcoe include lake trout, [...]

21 ultimate ice-fishing tips

Surefire tactics for hauling in winter trout, panfish, pike, walleye and whitefish Now that you’ve got your ice-fishing tackle box stuffed with all the essential lures, here are 21 bonus strategies to further boost your chances of scoring big this season. Ladies and gentlemen, start your augers! 1. Get out early At first ice, you’ll [...]

Ontario’s Lake Simcoe Lauded as the Ice Fishing Capital of Canada

Lake Simcoe, one of the larger inland Ontario lakes, offers an exceptional ice fishing experience with over 60 species of fish and unique ice fishing villages SIMCOE, ON — Known as the ice fishing capital of Canada, Lake Simcoe is a bustle of activity in winter with seasonal ice fishing villages dotted across the lake, [...]

Stocked Trout Lakes and Lake Trout Waters

No bow fishing, dip netting, or seining are allowed on stocked trout waters. Annual stocking lists are available from your local Manitoba Water Stewardship Office. The following stocked trout lakes are open to fishing all year. All walleye and pike caught in these waters from May 1 to and including May 21 must be released. [...]

High Quality Management

High Quality Management Waters in the Northwest Division are listed below. All have limits of 4 walleye/sauger, 4 pike and 1 lake trout. Alberts Lake Bacon lake Buzz Lake Cacholotte Lake Centre Lake Cook Lake Corley Lake Crow Lake Deep Lake Dow Lake File Lake *Grass River Provincial Park Koblun Lake Lac Aimee Loonhead Lake [...]

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