Where do you park for ice fish at Cooks Bay?


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Do you have a parking lot? Yes, we do have. Parking is available from 6 am to 4 pm. Booking an ice fishing hut includes one free parking space, otherwise $10 for a car and $20 with a trailer.

How thick is the ice on Lake Simcoe today?

Ice Watch Reports Good pike, walleye and crappie fishing. Depth: 20″ of water. Good walking conditions.

Is Lake Simcoe safe for ice fishing?

NORTHERN PIKE Lake Simcoe also offers excellent ice fishing for pike. Pike in excess of 12-14 lbs are not uncommon in the lake. The pike’s main food forage is perch, and will inhabit the same areas where the perch are schooling. Pike are often caught while perch fishing, and can be a nice surprise.

Where is the best ice fishing on Lake Simcoe?

You will have to fish deeper waters of 30 to 100 feet to find Simcoe’s lake trout. Some of the best areas to catch them in include Kempenfelt Bay and the main lake area between Parkside/Palm Beach and Georgina Island, which hold the deepest parts of the lake.

Is Lake Simcoe open for ice fishing?

Open 7 days a week, Day and night fishing, Catch trout, whitefish, perch and pike.

Where is jumbo perch on Lake Simcoe?

Some of the more productive areas for Jumbo Perch include Cook’s Bay, Lake Couchiching, Virginia Beach, Snake Island, Innisfil Beach and Beaverton. Perch are very plentiful in Lake Simcoe and are caught on a variety of techniques.

Where is the best perch fishing on Lake Simcoe?

Recommended Locations: With its shallow, weedy waters, Cooks Bay provides the best yellow perch fishing in Lake Simcoe. Cooks Bay is easily accessible by foot and offers early ice action as it freezes up fairly quickly giving anglers a head start to catch some aggressive early ice perch.

Where is the best ice fishing in Ontario?

  • Lake Simcoe.
  • Lake of the Woods.
  • Lake Ontario.
  • Ottawa River.
  • Lake Superior.
  • Rice Lake.
  • Lake Nipissing.
  • Georgian Bay. This large, northeast arm of Lake Huron is one of Ontario’s most cherished destinations for its sandy to rugged shoreline, gorgeous scenery and endless outdoor pursuits.

How long does it take Lake Simcoe to freeze?

“For a solid ice base, a good four or five days of good minus 20 some weather, with no wind, makes a lot of ice quick.” according to Adam Goy of Adam Goy Fish Hut Rentals in Innisfil. Goy says sheltered areas like Cook’s Bay, the southern most part of Lake Simcoe, is usually the first to freeze up.

What fish are in season right now in Lake Simcoe?

  • Atlantic Salmon. Season: fourth Saturday in April to September 30.
  • Brook Trout. Season: fourth Saturday in April to September 30.
  • Brown Trout. Season: fourth Saturday in April to September 30.
  • Channel Catfish.
  • Crappie.
  • Lake Trout.
  • Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass combined.
  • Northern Pike.

How do you catch big fish in Lake Simcoe?

Lake Simcoe’s large smallmouth tend to be found in relatively deep water, typically 15 to 30 feet depths around islands, rocky shorelines, drop-offs and points all around the lake. Artificial lures are by far the most popular and effective bait, especially crankbaits and goby-imitating soft plastics.

Where do you catch walleye in Lake Simcoe?

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Does Simcoe have walleye?

Has anyone ever targeted Lake Simcoe Walleyes, either through the ice or during the open water season.

How do you catch whitefish on Lake Simcoe?

Live bait is always a good choice when targeting whitefish. Most Lake Simcoe anglers will use a spreader rig, right on bottom, baited with small lively minnows. Sometimes adding an additional hook higher up the line, and baited with a large minnow can produce some larger whitefish and a bonus Lake Trout.

What is the deepest spot in Lake Simcoe?

Kempenfelt Bay is the most popular for scuba divers as it is the deepest.

What is the biggest fish in Lake Simcoe?

Brochu’s fish weighed 16.8 pounds and measured . 94 metres (37 inches) long and was 55.9 cm (22 inches) around. It is also the pending Ontario record.

Where can I find jumbo perch?

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How clean is Lake Simcoe?

Lake simcoe is a beautiful, clean, healthy, inland lake in ontario. Municipalities surround the lake and beached abound on all sides which are accessible to the public. The residents, the government, the conservation authorities all are doing a good job.

How do you fish for perch on Lake Simcoe?

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Can you sleep in an ice hut in Ontario?

The confusion over lockdown rules in Ontario is making its way onto the province’s frozen lakes. Regulations imposed by the provincial government have left many anglers wondering if they are able to stay at their ice shacks overnight. The quick answer is no. During the day, fishing is allowed, said Sgt.

Can you drink while ice fishing in Ontario?

No Alcohol Allowed while fishing in Ontario.

Do you need a license to ice fish in Ontario?

To ice fish in Ontario, you need to: have a valid fishing licence (such as sport or conservation) follow the rules when ice fishing, including local open and closed seasons, possession limits and size restrictions indicated in the Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary.

Is it illegal to fish at night in Ontario?

Fishing at Night 34 (1) No person shall sport fish during the period between sunset and sunrise.

How many rods can you ice fish with in Ontario?

An angler may use only one line, unless otherwise stated in the regulations. Two lines may be used when angling from a boat in parts of the Great Lakes and for ice fishing in many areas. A fishing line must not have more than four hooks attached.

Can you fish with worms in Ontario?

Worms, where Ontario Fishing Regulations allow, are permitted as bait at Island Lake Conservation Area and Ken Whillans Resource Management Area. Worms are not allowed when fishing the streams at Ken Whillans. CVC does not allow the use of or harvesting of baitfish, frogs, leeches or crayfish in our parks.

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