FISHING Fishing in Our Waters Doesn’T Stop with Carp! Fishcover Kawarthas Kawarthas Northumberland Is Home to World Class Common Carp Fishing
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OVER world class COMMON CARP 350 LAKES PLUS TO FISH! FISHING Fishing in our waters doesn’t stop with Carp! FiSHCOVER Kawarthas Kawarthas Northumberland is home to world class common carp fishing. This warm-water favoured warm-water and cold-water Northumberland species, introduced in the 1800s, has thrived 17 species are found across the region. in the Trent-Severn Waterway that bisects our A YEAR-ROUND EXPERIENCE region. With abundant populations and no Fish for one species in the morning, have lunch harvest limits, there is no excuse not to seek Ice fishing is the perfect opportunity to take the family and fish for another species after a short drive out for some winter fun. It’s great for couples and has out this large bodied fish. If that isn’t enough... or boat ride. We are a true angler’s paradise. become a girl’s getaway event as well. While out on 20lb carp are not uncommon too! the ice, you may angle for bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie, lake trout, northern pike, and enjoy some quality time together. Anglers consider this region to Explore Kawarthas Northumberland to land CANADA QUEBEC be one of Ontario’s finest ice fishing destinations. this challenging and thrilling catch. ONTARIO MONTREAL 5 hrs PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES + Shore Fishing OTTAWA Whether you’ve got your own boat or are looking for HURON 3 hrs KN a prime spot to fish from shore, find all you need at: TORONTO 1.5 hrs ONTARIO trip.kawarthasnorthumberland.ca NEW YORK ERIE USA Follow @perfectwknds on Twitter and Instagram or Kawarthas Northumberland on Facebook as we unveil where the biggest and baddest fish are biting throughout Kawarthas Northumberland Try Little Lake in Peterborough Search #FishKN to find up-to-the-moment tips and best sites to fish. GUIDES: Locate fish species found in each lake in Angler Chris’ Choice! Over a dozen guides and outfitters are Top 3 Fishing Locations in ready to give you the catch of a lifetime. These Kawarthas Northumberland at FISH ON-Line knowledgeable and friendly local anglers will ensure www.ontario.ca/fishing Kawarthas Northumberland you have a safe and enjoyable day on the water. 3 BAIT & TACKLE: Need worms, minnows, or your New to Fishing? Burnt River (See reverse map) Launch your boat in Kinmount and make your way up the favourite lure replaced? Your local bait shop is Borrow fishing equipment for FREE river. If you have a small boat or canoe, walk it down below never far away. with TackleShare. Over 140 locations the dam in Kinmount and make your way down stream. found across the province including Be prepared to portage a few narrow sections of the river LIMIT YOUR CATCH 11 spots in KN! The perfect way to along the way. But trust me. The effort is well worth it. introduce a friend or family member Not only is the scenery absolutely majestic but several fish By law, there are set limits and restrictions on the fish you can to fishing. Visit:tackleshare.com species reside within the river and are seemingly always legally catch and keep in Ontario. Each species has its own willing to bite! Walleye, large and smallmouth bass as well limits and restrictions for what you can keep, depending on as muskies abound!! In high numbers and size! Your arms the type of fishing licence you buy (conservation or sport), will be sore from reeling in fish! the fishing zone (15 & 17) and waterbody, the size of the fish and time of year. Be sure to check before you head out! 2 Stony Lake (See reverse map) Zone 7 imits Launch your boat at the public launch directly adjacent to Viamede Resort at the end of Mount Julian Viamede Rd Type Sport Conservation Season ates Size imits and let the adventure begin. Known as one of the most prestigious lakes in the region Stony offers some of the Common arp None None None All Year most picturesque landscape in the world! Not only is it an Must be between 35–50 cm Walleye/ ickerel 4 1 May 13 – Nov 15 (13.8–19.7 inches absolute pleasure to view but the lake also boasts a very healthy fishery! The bass, walleye and muskie populations Northern ike 6 2 All Year None For a sure catch with the kids, head to are VERY good! I just recently fished a tournament event on Bass 6 2 June 17 – Dec 15 None Lake Scugog for panfish (lots of black the lake and over the course of the three days my tournament Must be over 112 cm Muskie 1 0 June 3 – Dec 15 (44 inches) crappie and bluegill ready to bite)! partner and I landed upwards of 300 smallmouth bass!! Perch 50 25 All Year None Only 30 greater than 18 cm 1 Belmont Lake (See reverse map) For a full list of guides, bait & tackle shops: Sunfish Blue ill 300 15 All Year (7.1 inches) Keep it simple! Launch your boat at the end of Mile of Memories Lane. None kawarthasnorthumberland.ca Crappie 30 10 All Year Be sure to keep an eye open for wildlife on the way in as #1 choice Hook, Bobber + Worm Brook rout 2 1 4th Sat. in Apr. - Sept. 30 None there are often deer grazing in the fields or wild turkey and visit the “Experiences” section! None running about. This hidden gem of a lake is absolutely Brown rout 5 2 4th Sat. in Apr. – Sept. 30 loaded with good sized pike and the occasional monster None #2 choice Rainbow rout 2 1 4th Sat. in Apr. – Sept. 30 muskie. The bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, None is phenomenal. And did I mention the walleye population Lak rou 3 1 4th Sat. in Apr. – Sept. 30 Spinner Baits is just ridiculous! Located near Havelock Ontario with travel Pacific almon 5 2 4th Sat. in Apr. – Sept. 30 None times to town being 15-25 minutes on average. Travel Atlantic almon Closed All Year Try metallic / silver/ bright yellow colours time to the Greater Toronto Area is within 2 hours making Lake itefish 12 6 4th Sat. in Apr. – Sept. 30 None this lake a very popular spot for those escaping the city for vacation rentals even during the off season! The size of Channel atfish 12 4th Sat. in Apr. – Sept. 30 None 6 Cast Near a “Structure” Belmont Lake is 1872 acres with a maximum depth of 51 ACCOMMODATIONS For full fishing rules in Ontario visit: (hump, point, rock pile, sunken island) feet and mean depth of 20 feet. Belmont Lake is part of After a long day on the water, settle in for a night to catch panfish and bass. the Crowe River system, the Crowe (Deer River) enters the of reliving the “one that got away” at one of the lake at the north from Cordova Lake, the North River enters many camping, cottage or resort options. ontario.ca/fishing from Round Lake and then exits as the Crowe River to the Cast along submerged weedlines east heading into Crowe Lake. Just a beautiful little lake Find yours at: Need a fishing licence? Buy one easily that offers some of the best fishing in the region! to catch walleye and muskie. online at ontario.ca/fishing Shhhh.. don’t tell anyone! trip.kawarthasnorthumberland.ca Catch Over 15 Species! 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