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#1 Ozzy

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Posted 23 July 2017 - 11:29 PM

Good day everyone,

I want to preface this by saying that I am new to fishing, but have found the experience remarkably enjoyable, and I'm learning more and more every day about this wonderful past time.

Being new to fishing, it was important for me to soak up information on fishing spots, seasons, spawns, etc. The issue here is that none of my friends or family fish at all, or at least pretend to fish (i.e. I was recommended to use chicken as bait from one of my family members for a fish he could not name).

I've so far fished in two spots: the Nottawasaga (5km from Wasaga Beach side) and Beaver River up in Thornbury. So far, my only catch has been one rainbow in Beaver River (using a spinner), which I then decided to release as a first ever catch ritual. It was one of the most thrilling experiences I've ever had in my life. It was a small, foot long trout, but according to my brother, I looked like I was about to cry.

I've heard of many people fishing the Credit or Humber, but I want to keep my fish. I know these rivers by in large have a catch and release policy, which really deters me.

If I could get some noob advice on where to look for Pike, Rainbow/Steelhead (yes, I know this debate exists), and possibly Chinook, I would be 50 years in your debt. I know their spawn times are around right now, but I have already lost my sources for which months to look for them. I want to make this hobby a past time and a way to bond with my brother. I live in Oak Ridges, and I can drive about two hours away. I don't have a boat, so I can't get into the lakes just yet. Maybe that'll come in the future.


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#2 Ibstacle

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Posted 24 July 2017 - 12:06 PM

Salmon spawn in the fall (september/october). Steelhead spawn in the spring but can be found in rivers in the fall, winter, and spring. From my experience, pier fishing Lake Ontario in the spring can get you pike, salmon, and trout. Pier fishing late august/early september is good for salmon fishing.


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#3 PUMP KNOWS

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Posted 24 July 2017 - 03:25 PM

Welcome to OFF!

 

Here's a guide to see how much fish you can eat out of which body of water...

https://www.ontario....io-fish-2017-18


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#4 SenkoKing

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Posted 28 July 2017 - 10:22 PM

Welcome !
Chicken as bait ???? I hope it's not alive. LoL please find out the name of that fish :D I'm very intrigued
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#5 TheTallOutdoorsman

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Posted 31 July 2017 - 07:37 AM

Welcome !
Chicken as bait ???? I hope it's not alive. LoL please find out the name of that fish :D I'm very intrigued

Sounds like a Catfish to me!


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#6 TheTallOutdoorsman

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Posted 31 July 2017 - 07:39 AM

Good day everyone,

I want to preface this by saying that I am new to fishing, but have found the experience remarkably enjoyable, and I'm learning more and more every day about this wonderful past time.

Being new to fishing, it was important for me to soak up information on fishing spots, seasons, spawns, etc. The issue here is that none of my friends or family fish at all, or at least pretend to fish (i.e. I was recommended to use chicken as bait from one of my family members for a fish he could not name).

I've so far fished in two spots: the Nottawasaga (5km from Wasaga Beach side) and Beaver River up in Thornbury. So far, my only catch has been one rainbow in Beaver River (using a spinner), which I then decided to release as a first ever catch ritual. It was one of the most thrilling experiences I've ever had in my life. It was a small, foot long trout, but according to my brother, I looked like I was about to cry.

I've heard of many people fishing the Credit or Humber, but I want to keep my fish. I know these rivers by in large have a catch and release policy, which really deters me.

If I could get some noob advice on where to look for Pike, Rainbow/Steelhead (yes, I know this debate exists), and possibly Chinook, I would be 50 years in your debt. I know their spawn times are around right now, but I have already lost my sources for which months to look for them. I want to make this hobby a past time and a way to bond with my brother. I live in Oak Ridges, and I can drive about two hours away. I don't have a boat, so I can't get into the lakes just yet. Maybe that'll come in the future.

Salmon and trout can be very aggressive if you catch them early. As long as you keep trying and don't get discouraged, you will catch one, and then many after!

 

One thing to note, people like to "claim" that salmon dont eat in the rivers, this is not true, but if you can see the fish theres a good chance the fish can see you. Best advice is to step back from the waters edge (Bank) and fish from a distance, if no hits are evident, try switching up your baits and drifts.


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#7 ex0or

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Posted 31 July 2017 - 10:56 AM

Good day everyone,

I want to preface this by saying that I am new to fishing, but have found the experience remarkably enjoyable, and I'm learning more and more every day about this wonderful past time.

Being new to fishing, it was important for me to soak up information on fishing spots, seasons, spawns, etc. The issue here is that none of my friends or family fish at all, or at least pretend to fish (i.e. I was recommended to use chicken as bait from one of my family members for a fish he could not name).

I've so far fished in two spots: the Nottawasaga (5km from Wasaga Beach side) and Beaver River up in Thornbury. So far, my only catch has been one rainbow in Beaver River (using a spinner), which I then decided to release as a first ever catch ritual. It was one of the most thrilling experiences I've ever had in my life. It was a small, foot long trout, but according to my brother, I looked like I was about to cry.

I've heard of many people fishing the Credit or Humber, but I want to keep my fish. I know these rivers by in large have a catch and release policy, which really deters me.

If I could get some noob advice on where to look for Pike, Rainbow/Steelhead (yes, I know this debate exists), and possibly Chinook, I would be 50 years in your debt. I know their spawn times are around right now, but I have already lost my sources for which months to look for them. I want to make this hobby a past time and a way to bond with my brother. I live in Oak Ridges, and I can drive about two hours away. I don't have a boat, so I can't get into the lakes just yet. Maybe that'll come in the future.

 

1st of all welcome to ontariofishingforum if you planning to fish in credit river this salmon season am glad to bring you in all my favorite spot in credit river to catch your 1st salmon of the season :) i know each good spot in credit river if you want a guide just message me..   enjoy your stay in our forum :)


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