General Discussion => Fishing Georgian Bay => Topic started by: John Whyte on May 07, 2011, 07:30:11 am
Title: Introduction
Post by: John Whyte on May 07, 2011, 07:30:11 am
Welcome to the Georgian Bay Message Board
We hope you find this board to be a good information source for all activities on Georgian Bay. We invited local services to use the board to introduce their business, report on local news, fishing reports, water conditions, and events in your area. The Bay is a big place and now there is one place to see and hear it all.
John (Redfish) Whyte Publisher - Time on the Water Canada
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Post by: spinnerbaitking on May 07, 2012, 07:40:13 pm
Hey Guys & Gals I'm from South Bruce & have fished for Bass & Pike more than anything but the last couple of years I've been fishing for Trout, Salmon in Lake Huron & have had some success fishing non traditional ways, I joined the Lake Huron Fishing Club Sept 2010 & suggested that we start the In Class School Salmon Aquarium Program back up, in Nov 2010 I had Teeswater Hillcrest School on board, we bought 2 Aquarium set ups & only had the one in a School the 1st year, in Nov 2011 the LHFC bought 3 Automatic Coolers & Feeders & everything we needed to run 3 Aquarium Hatcheries, Teeswater Hillcrest & Teeswater Sacred Heart School started in November 2011 with the Salmon Eggs from our Port Elgin Salmon Hatchery & one of the Coolers didn't work so Walkerton Sacred Heart High School received their Salmon in January after we had everything to set it up, the Schools took there turns last week Releasing their Salmon & Touring the Port Elgin Salmon Hatchery, plus the High School took a couple extra hours & fished the Port Elgin Town Pond for Rainbow & Brown Trout with some success, John sent me a message on one of the other boards to see if I'd be interested in posting here & here I am, I started a Blog for the School Hatcheries & LHFC Events, check out the last years Video & Pictures when you get a chance http://lhfcschoolhatcheries.blogspot.ca/ (http://lhfcschoolhatcheries.blogspot.ca/) 8)
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Post by: John Whyte on May 07, 2012, 08:54:30 pm
Richard Thanks for posting this. That is great work and I can imagine those kids are now very invested in the fishery and have a good understanding of how it works.
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Post by: droptheanchor on January 07, 2013, 03:12:59 pm
Hi everyone! I'm from Mississauga Ontario and always looking for an excuse to go fishing! I fish onshore/offshore, down rig, ice fish (my fav) and even fish the salt waters! I like to take day trips on Lake Simcoe and Severn areas. I fish with my friends, but for the most part of the winter I fish solo or with random people that I see the day of. Im very social and approachable so if you see me fishing, please say hi and lets fish!
Tight lines!
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Post by: John Whyte on January 10, 2013, 05:27:25 am
Welcome aboard! We are also all very approachable so if you see any of us out there come say high and if your about to wonder out alone, post it and you may get some company to help keep things safe.
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Post by: RobM on January 10, 2013, 05:39:06 pm
What you need some company..... Just say the word.
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Post by: rottfyr on April 26, 2013, 10:40:45 am
I've just bought a house in Port Mcnicoll and looking forward to learning to fish the area. Right now just looking for boat launches and sort of easy to fish areas as i have to learn my way around. Have a 16 1/2 ft boat so will probably stay closer to shore for now until i learn the waters much better. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: John Whyte on April 26, 2013, 02:26:22 pm
Welcome to the board.
As for places to fish close to shore there is no shortage. Just about anywhere in your immediate area can produce some great bass, pike, and walleye not to mention very big musky. Unfortunately there are fewer options for boat launches. Victoria Harbour has one for small boats. You should be able to get a permit for Mildland, and Penetang will cost you $20 or $120.00 for the year.
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Post by: rottfyr on April 26, 2013, 03:55:38 pm
thanks for the info.. will get some legwork done in the area and hopefully get myself some good fishing
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Post by: Saugeen Drifter on September 15, 2013, 01:51:16 pm
Good Day All
Saugeen Drifter here; back on the board and in the area after a hiatus, looking forward to figuring out his bay.
Cheers Mark
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Walleye Willie on May 03, 2014, 10:25:01 pm
We hope you find this board to be a good information source for all activities on Georgian Bay. We invited local services to use the board to introduce their business, report on local news, fishing reports, water conditions, and events in your area. The Bay is a big place and now there is one place to see and hear it all.
John (Redfish) Whyte Publisher - Time on the Water Canada
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: John Whyte on May 04, 2014, 06:20:46 am
Hi Walleye Willie and welcome to the board.
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Post by: johnnyb on May 26, 2014, 11:44:17 am
Hey all, nice forum you have going here. I recognize a few names from other sites....I plan to do a bit more fishing in the GBay and Severn areas this year, so hopefully will be able to share some useful info.
See you on the board, and even better, on the water.
(typing this from my phone.....hope the font doesn't show up as huge as it looks right now)
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Post by: Fuzzy Old Worm on May 26, 2014, 12:37:46 pm
Welcome to the Board Saugeen Drifter, johnnyb and Walleye Willie. It is a good source of info and some great updates on when the bite gets hot. We give general info, never specific fishing locations as that has been harmful in the past. Looking forward to your contributions.
Fuzzy (Kevin)
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Post by: Eagle Eyes on June 11, 2014, 10:33:14 am
Hi All
Just wanted to introduce my self. The names Sean aka Eagle Eyes as my friends started calling me about 14 years ago on our first fishing trip up to the mouth of the french river (Georgian Bay Fishing Camp). My dad has been taking me here since i was two years old and i have not missed a year yet. I am now 30 years old and planning my 28th trip up to Georgian Bay Fishing Camp. We target anything that swims, big bass, pike and a tasty walleye every now and then, but have yet to catch the elusive musky. Great forum you have here and i am looking forward to hearing and stories and information you all have on area around Georgian Bay fishing camp.
Regards,
Sean AKA Eagle Eyes
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Post by: John Whyte on June 11, 2014, 02:56:12 pm
Welcome
There are some big Musky up there but its a tough bite until mid to late August. When the nights get cool they will move up on the shoals in the mouth. Big bucktails are the ticket. Have a great time up there and let us know how you made out.
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Post by: ddrisebo on August 14, 2014, 09:17:57 pm
Hi everyone, I'm ddrisebo (David) and this is my first season fishing the Bay. I live in the Orangeville area so don't get to hit the big water as often as I like but have fallen in love with it. So far I've only fished in Penetanguishene Bay and near Sturgeon Bay provincial park. I mostly fish for bass and pike, but have gotten into muskie this year, and used to do some guiding for walleye. I have a 16 foot tinny with a 25 horse, and my kayak so am leery of the winds but am managing to get out every few weeks. Caught my first 'ski near Sturgeon, a 30''. I can't wait to get into some bigger girls too. Also I've caught my pb smallmouth from Penetang already, a 5.3 pounder. Some of the reports and especially the aerial shots are superb. Can't wait to keep learning from you all and gaining knowledge of this incredible body of water. Thanks for the forum,
David
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Post by: John Whyte on August 15, 2014, 07:41:22 am
Welcome. Looking for ward to your reports and input.
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Post by: bonez26 on September 09, 2014, 05:14:58 pm
Hello my name is Dru,
i have fished the south end of Georgian bay for the last 7-8 years approximately as well as many others. This year we settled on GBay for our season due to the success and large fish we have caught from midland over to the 400 and up to moon river. However we mostly stay at the south end as there is so much water to cover. Looking to meet people and see reports from the area and whats going on. Fish a lot of species but over the past 2 yrs have narrowed it down to one specific one. In search all the time of that big monster muskie.....however fish Pike bass, walleye, salmon, whitefish and trout when with different friends and family.
I hope I can contribute as much information as I will be reading on this board. Also been a memeber of OOD and fisherman.ca.
Looking forward to chatting with you all!
tightlines!
Dru :)
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Post by: John Whyte on September 09, 2014, 06:22:53 pm
Welcome Dru Looking forward to your reports.
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Post by: drifter84 on October 15, 2015, 07:33:39 am
Hi there
My name is Dan. I have fished the south end of Georgian bay over the past 40 years. I work out of the province and the country sometimes so I don't get out as much as I would like.
My retirement is around the corner and then plan to get out as much as I can
Dan
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Post by: Fuzzy Old Worm on October 15, 2015, 12:40:43 pm
Welcome Dan,
I hope retirement comes soon for you and you can kick your feet up in a boat and hut on this beautiful body of water !!! I am also around 40 yrs on southern Georgian on the east side, Midland to Waubaushene. I hope to read some posts of your successes.
Cheers,
Kevin
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Post by: John Whyte on October 18, 2015, 06:00:00 am
Welcome Dan Sounds like retirement should free up some fishing time.
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Post by: Rookie on July 28, 2016, 10:09:48 am
Hi everyone,
I'm new to fishing in Georgian Bay and was hoping for some advice on how to get started i.e. LOCATIONS especially, equipment to use, lures, bait, techniques, etc. Any information you can provide to get me started would be helpful. I launch my 12 foot aluminum fishing boat from Thornbury usually and am based out of the Blue Mountains so anywhere that's close to there?
Thanks and look forward to hearing from everyone!
Dale
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Post by: John Whyte on September 30, 2016, 06:39:13 am
I'm new to fishing in Georgian Bay and was hoping for some advice on how to get started i.e. LOCATIONS especially, equipment to use, lures, bait, techniques, etc. Any information you can provide to get me started would be helpful. I launch my 12 foot aluminum fishing boat from Thornbury usually and am based out of the Blue Mountains so anywhere that's close to there?
Thanks and look forward to hearing from everyone!
Dale
It is a big body of water with many species. Where are you fishing out of?
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Post by: paolotca on May 15, 2018, 12:58:10 pm
Hi All, Bought a cottage out in the islands just west of Parry Island. Starting to get out on the water now for some fishing. Was mostly into bass in my earlier days but now am trying to learn the ropes for Bows and King. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, P
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Post by: Myles on May 30, 2018, 09:59:37 am
Hi everyone my name is Myles and I'm from Barrie. I saved up for years and finally got an 18 foot boat last summer. This spring i bought a couple downriggers and plan on fishing out of collingwood as often as i can. I work mon to thurs in the summer so i should be able to make it out most weekends for at least a morning. I would really like to catch some kings. I've already had some very nice people point me in the right direction with some advice and hope to return the favor when i start catching some salmon. Hopefully some time this summer ill be able to figure them out and catch a few. Thanks again and best of luck to everyone this summer
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Post by: Carphunter52 on May 20, 2019, 09:28:44 pm
Good evening everyone .. I'm new to this board I'm a all seasoned angler I target Carp .but I fish all fish for a picture.
I've been tired of all the same venues for the part 3 years and now in looking to travel to target Carp and was wondering if there are carp around Owen sound ... Thanks is in advance Yours truly Carphunter52