1. Fishing In Algonquin Park
This one is for the guys who cannot seem to get enough fishing time in! Trout season
officially started in the Park at the end of April. Get your rods, boats, lures,.. and all the
other things you boys need and head to the Park fo the weekend!
Algonquin Park has over 1500 Lakes! It could take a life time of your favourite sport
trying to hit them all. They have recorded more than 50 different species of fish in the
Parks lakes and streams. How many different ones have you spotted Boys? You can
catch Brook and Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Whitefish, Pike, Walleye and Muskie to
name just a few. I seem to to have more luck with Pumkinseed or Perch!
Algonquin is world famous for its Trout. How could it now be with all of those clean, cold
lakes. There is something to be said about being far enough north to not be affected by
the pollution. And the trout seem to love the deep cold water here. Because of the
Lakes being located in a Provincial Park there are also many regulations in place to keep
the fish stocked. For more information on fishing in Ontario and the regualtions be sure
to visit this page.
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_165338.ht
ml Be aware that you cannot use live bait in the park. Know your lures and what works
best. And always carry your fishing license with you. Conservation officers will ask for it.
If you want more information before heading into the park to go fishing just stop in
Whitney before going in. If you go to the the Mad Musher, Algonquin Lunch Bar or
Sherries Pizza any of the locals that work there will be able to give you the scoop on
where the best fish are. And at the end of the day you can hear many a tale being told.
And they get bigger with each telling!
A lot of the lakes in the park are smaller and have restrictions as to what size boats you
can use. The largest Lake in Algonquin is Opeongo. You can use unlimited horsepower
on Opeongo and I guess this is what makes it popular with the local and not so local
fishermen. Plus you can catch some BIG trout in the lake!
So this summer, pack the tent, book a campsite and head to Algonquin! If you are
fisherman you think you are, you should not even need to bring dinner. Fresh trout over
the campfire. Could there be anything better?