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32 Wilmot Creek, Clarington 10 Fish: Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rock Bass, Common Carp, Northern Marinas Additional Launch Sites Pike, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth Bass, Brown

9 Bullhead and Yellow Perch Spring, Fall and Winter: Rainbow Trout 1 Frenchman’s Bay Marina 7 West Shore Marina 13 Rotary Frenchman’s Bay 19 Port Perry Boat Launch Fall: Brown Trout, Coho and Chinook Salmon 591 Liverpool Rd., Pickering • 905-839-5036 2175 Whitfield Rd., Port Perry • 905-985-2658 West Park Old Rail Lane, Port Perry www.frenchmansbaymarina.com • Fuel, engine repair, supply store, restaurant, Beachpoint Promenade, Public boat launch

8 • Parking, laundromat, supply store, engine repair restrooms, showers, ice, water and boat rentals Pickering and restrooms Public boat launch 20 Scugog Island Crown Land 33 Lake Scugog, Scugog 8 Goreski’s Landing Campground, Marina • Informal launch; sandy beach Boat Launch 2 Whitby Yacht Club 225 Platten Blvd., Port Perry • 905-985-9763 Crozier Lane, Port Perry 701 Gordon St., Whitby • 905-668-1391 www.parkbridge.com 14 Progress Frenchman’s Bay Public boat launch Fish: Common Carp, Brown Bullhead, www.wyc.ca • Parking, fuel, engine repair, restrooms, showers, East Park Muskellunge, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass,

7 water, supply store, restaurant, ice and boat 668 Front Rd., Pickering 21 Caesarea Boat Launch Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, 3 Port Whitby Marina rentals Public boat launch (small craft Pier Street, Caesarea Yellow Perch and Bluegill 301 Watson St. W., Whitby • 905-668-1900 Public boat launch only) Winter Ice Fishing: Crappie and Perch www.whitby.ca 9 Scugog Island Marina • Informal launch; walk canoe • Parking, fuel, engine repair, waste pump outs, 495 Carnegie Beach Rd., Port Perry 22 Thorah Park Boulevard Spring: Crappie or kayak to dock Boat Launch salmon/trout fishing charters, restrooms, 905-985-8200 • www.scugogislandmarina.ca Spring, Summer, and Fall: Bass, Muskellunge, 6 15 B23955 Thorah Park Blvd., showers, water, supply store, ice cream, coffee • Parking, engine repair, boat rentals, garbage, Rotary Park Public Boat Panfish and Crappie and ice restrooms, telephones, fuel, ice, water and Launch (at Duffins Creek) Beaverton supply store 177 Lake Driveway W., Ajax Public boat launch NOTE: Walleye fishing on Lake Scugog is currently closed. 4 Port Darlington Marina Hotel Public boat launch (small craft • Informal launch 44 Port Darlington Rd., Clarington • 905-623-4925 10 Beacon Marina Caesarea only) www.bobbycs.com 3 Marina Dr., Caesarea • 905-435-3907 23 Beaverton Harbour Boat 34 Lake Simcoe, Brock 5 Ramp • Fuel, engine repair, restrooms, showers, water, www.lakescugogmarinasailing.com 16 Port Whitby Boat Ramp restaurant, ice, laundromat, boat rentals and • Fuel, parking, restrooms, water, ice, boat rentals, 650 Gordon St., Whitby Harbour Park Crescent, Fish: Perch, Lake Trout, Whitefish, Herring, Pike, motel picnic sites, campsite and restaurant 905-668-1900 Beaverton Walleye, Crappie and Smallmouth Bass Public boat launch Public boat launch 5 Port of Newcastle Marina 11 Beaverton Yacht Club Winter Ice Fishing: Lake Trout, Whitefish and 160 Lakebreeze Dr., Newcastle • 905-987-5251 69 Victoria Ave., Beaverton • 705-426-7309 17 Bowmanville/Port 24 Centennial Park/Farm 4 Perch www.admiralswalkclub.ca • Fuel, engine repair, restrooms, showers, ice and Darlington Boat Launch Forum Boat Ramp Spring, Summer, and Fall: All other species • Water, restaurant, laundromat and ice water 285 West Beach Rd., 32000 Lakeshore Rd., Bowmanville Beaverton 6 Port Perry Marina 12 Trent Talbot Marina Public boat launch Public boat ramp 215 Water St., Port Perry • 905-985-3236 B1267 Thorah Concession Rd. 9, Beaverton • Informal boat ramp 18 35 Beaver River, Brock 3 www.portperrymarina.ca 705-426-7343 • www.trenttalbotmarina.com Bond Head Boat Launch • Fuel, engine repair, restrooms, showers, water, • Parking, engine repair, boat rentals, garbage, 5 Boulton St., Newcastle supply store, restaurant, ice and boat rentals restrooms, showers, telephones, fuel, ice, water, Public boat launch Fish: Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass and supply store and bait Smallmouth Bass

NOTE: Fish sanctuary. No fishing from March 1 to the Friday

2 For all recreational and consumption of Ontario fish regulations, please refer to the Ministry of Natural Resources online atwww.ontario.ca/ministry -natural-resources-and-forestry before the second Saturday in May. 1 For more information visit www.durhamtourism.ca/fishingportal or call 1-800-413-0017 0 FishingIN THE REGION OF DURHAM Whether you’re looking for a fun day A four-season fishing destination with of fishing for the whole family, or that world-class bodies of water, such as Lake legendary catch of a lifetime, Durham Simcoe, Lake Ontario, Lake Scugog, and Licensing Requirements Chinook Salmon Atlantic Salmon Coho Salmon Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Region boasts some of the best shore a variety of rivers and creeks, you’ll be Rock Bass A fishing license is typically required for and boat fishing opportunities in the sure to find exciting fishing opportunities those between the ages of 18 and 64. country. all year round. For more details, visit www.ontario.ca. All information contained in this publication is believed to be accurate and complete Prime time is all the time in Durham Region! at the time of printing. As much of this information is subject to change, we assume no liability for any loss or damages Identification: Identification: Identification: arising from any errors, omissions, or Black mouth and black gums; tail White mouth and gums; few large, Dark mouth and light grey gums; Identification: Identification: misinformation contained within this Upper jaw extends beyond eye; publication. entirely spotted; leading ray on anal black spots on gill cover; no spots on tail spotted on upper lobe only; Upper jaw does not extend beyond Identification: eye; shallow notch between dorsal deep notch between dorsal fins; fin extends one-third the length tail; leading ray on anal fin extends leading ray on anal fin extends Large, red eye; six anal fin spines; If this information is required in an body often has a broken horizontal of the fin; short, narrow caudal the length of the fin; long, narrow one-third to two-thirds the length of fins; body often has dark, broken adults have regular rows of spots on accessible format, please contact Durham stripe. peduncle. caudal peduncle; dark-coloured the fin; bars. the side. Tourism at 1-800-413-0017. pectoral fins. Habitat: short, narrow caudal peduncle. Habitat: Habitat: Habitat: Lake Ontario. Shallow water in spring Warm, weedy, slow or still waters. Habitat: Habitat: Clear, rocky waters with little Warm, slow or still, shallow waters Follow with us on: and fall, and deep water during Lake Ontario. May ascend cold-water Lake Ontario in summer. River vegetation. Favourite Baits: with rocky bottoms. summer. Streams in fall during streams in fall. mouths and upstream in fall during Favourite Baits: Spinners, crank baits, plastic worms, Favourite Baits: spawning. spawning. minnows and plastic frogs. COME TO FISH Favourite Baits: Jigs, spinners, crank baits, minnows Small jigs, small spoons, small Favourite Baits: Lake: spoons, dodger and flies. Favourite Baits: and crayfish. minnows and worms. . Lake: spoons, wobbling plugs, dodger Grab a bite Stay the night Creek: spinners, spoons, worms Lake: spoons, dodger and flies. and flies.Creek: spinners, spoons, and flies. Creeks: spinners, worms, flies and After a day of fishing, head out to a local restaurant for a cool drink and a worms, flies and roe. roe. hot meal. Treat yourself to an overnight stay and take advantage of many Black Crappie other outdoor activities in Durham Region. Rainbow Trout Pumpkinseed Brown Trout Brook Trout Lake Trout

Identification: Identification: Seven to eight dorsal fin spines; six or White mouth and gums; silver body seven anal fin spines; irregular mosaic Identification: Identification: Identification: with dark spots; spots all over tail in Identification: Light worm-like markings and spots of distinct black blotches. Light worm-like markings and spots White mouth and gums; silvery with radiating rows; leading anal fin ray Three anal fin spines; wavy, blue- on a dark background; deeply forked on a dark background, some red and dark spots on body; only occasional, extends the length of the fin; long, Habitat: green stripes on sides of the head; tail; white leading edge on lower blue; square tail; white leading edge vague spots on tail; only salmon or stocky caudal peduncle. Clear, weedy lakes and slow rivers. ear flap with orange or red spot. on lower fins, set off by a black line. trout with orange on adipose fin; fins, but no black line. Favourite Baits: Favourite Baits: Habitat: leading anal fin ray extends the Habitat: Habitat: Lake: spoons, dodger and flies. Small jigs, small minnows and worms. Clear, shallow, weedy waters. length of the fin; short, stocky caudal Cold waters of deep lakes. Cold, clear streams and small lakes. peduncle; light-coloured pectoral fins. Creeks: worms, flies and roe. Favourite Baits: Favourite Baits: Favourite Baits: Small jigs and worms. Favourite Baits: Spinners, spoons, worms, flies and Spoons, jigs, crank baits and lake Spinners, spoons, worms, flies trolls. roe. and roe. Channel Catfish Muskellunge Spring Summer Fall Winter

Check out the As the warmer weather approaches, Every summer starting in June, Once September arrives, most fish Every winter, Lake Simcoe becomes Common Carp Bluegill it’s open season on Durham Region’s thousands of boats converge on Lake are known to go on a feeding frenzy an ice fisherman’s dream. With a fish you can catch in three world-class bodies of water— Ontario to experience some of the in order to prepare for the cold massive ice fishing village housing Durham Region waters. Lake Simcoe, Lake Scugog and Lake finest Salmon fishing in the world. winter ahead. Lake Simcoe produces thousands of portable and permanent Ontario. Various species of fish can It’s not uncommon for anglers to some of the largest Smallmouth Bass huts, this favourite Canadian pastime Identification: Identify what the fish be found this time of year, including catch dozens of Salmon on an average in the world this time of year, making is enjoyed recreationally by families Identification: Deeply forked tail. some of the best Black Crappie day, weighing upwards of 40 pounds! it one of Ontario’s prime bass fishing and skilled anglers. Anglers have been fishing in Canada, on Lake Scugog. destinations. For best results, the known to consistently catch large Dark, vertical bands on a light Habitat: look like, where For a successfully crappie day on the Other stars of the season include: pros say to use jerkbaits, spinners numbers of Lake Trout, Whitefish and background, at times spotted or Larger lakes. Walleye, found right here in Durham, clear; tips of tail fin more pointed their habitat is and water, the pros recommend using and tubes. Perch out on the frozen waters. Favourite Baits: and considered by most to be the than northern pike. See head small jigs and soft plastics under a Identification: Worms, corn and minnows. what their favourite tastiest fish in Ontario; Other stars of the season Lake Simcoe’s famous Jumbo Perch close-up above. float. Three anal fin spines; black spot at great numbers and include: the largest are massive and attract anglers from Identification: rear end of dorsal fin; ear flap is black. Favourite Baits: baits are. Other stars of the season include: sizes of Muskie found run of Chinook and all over the world. Those who brave Broad bodied, heavily scaled, and Habitat: Large bucktail spinners, large body Carp found in shallow bays, marshes all summer long on Coho Salmon in the cold can be rewarded with the barbels or whiskers at the mouth. Warm, vegetated, still waters. baits and sucker minnows. and river mouths of Lake Ontario; Lake Scugog; and Ontario can be found biggest Steelhead of the year in Favourite Baits: in the Bowmanville Favourite Baits: spring Steelhead running far up you can’t beat the Durham’s creeks. Corn and worms. Creek; world-class Small jigs and worms. creeks and rivers for the annual Largemouth and spawn; and Jumbo Perch, commonly Smallmouth Bass Steelhead fishing on found when the ice first comes off of fishing on all of creeks and rivers; and Brown Bullhead Lake Simcoe. Durham’s world-class Big Brown Trout can lakes. be found migrating up Yellow Perch creeks and rivers annually Northern Pike during early fall.

Identification: Square tail. Identification: Identification: Light yellow spots on a dark green Habitat: Six to eight dark, vertical bands on background; tips of tail fin more Warmer, slow waters. sides, alternating with light yellow to rounded than the muskellunge. Favourite Baits: yellow-green in colour. Habitat: Worms, corn and minnows. Habitat: Quiet, vegetated waters. For more information visit Clear waters with some vegetation; Each FMZ has its own unique boundaries, www.durhamtourism.ca/fishingportal Favourite Baits: Ontario Fisheries often school. fishing seasons and limits. Please visit the Spoons, spinners and jerkbaits. Management Zones or call 1-800-413-0017 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Favourite Baits: The Region of Durham (MNRF) and their Recreational Fishing Follow with us on: Small jigs, small spoons, small covers three zones. Regulations Summary for complete details. Durham Region Fishing Map minnows and worms. Ajax I Brock I Clarington I Oshawa I Pickering I Scugog I Uxbridge I Whitby www.durhamtourism.ca/FishingPortal This map is a guide and an estimation only. For full regulations, visit www.ontario.ca 1-800-413-0017