Algonquin Park Fishing

[Grappler29]

Hey OFF!

Me and a few friends are planning on making the trip to Algonquin Park around the beginning of July. We heard the fishing there is really good! We are getting excited to go. The lake we will be staying at is North Tea Lake. Does anyone know how the fishing is up there? What fish should we try for? I would really want to catch a nice pike, or trout. Could I expect these fish to be in this particular area?

We will be on a canoe, and might also try what we think is called the Amable Du Fond river, which runs from the west portion of North Tea lake to Kawawaymog Lake.

All advice is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,
Grappler29

 

[IR4Jflyfishing]

You can expect three primary species, small mouth bass, brook trout and lake trout. Generally into july the bass will be congregating in 5-15 feet of water, drop shotting is a great method but if you are having trouble finding fish then I would stick with your reaction baits. Crankbaits and spoons will be your best friend in the park, firstly they allow you to cover water extremely effectively which is important when fishing new water.

The bulk of people that fish the park are throwing spoons and often with great success, its nice to go in there with some of the x deep cranks that the fish dont generally see...

For spoons stick to EGB, little cleos (2/5s ounce) and williams (the classics)

For cranks: Clackin magnums, x raps, deep tail dancers, down deep husky jerks are fun to

Thats what I would bring, 75% of the time I would be throwing a spoon though...

 

[Grappler29]

Thanks a lot IR4J!! Extremely helpful!

One thing I forgot to mention in the initial post, though. I currently have 6 lb line on my rod. Is this enough?

Thanks,
Grappler29

 

[Christopheraaron]

Thanks a lot IR4J!! Extremely helpful!

One thing I forgot to mention in the initial post, though. I currently have 6 lb line on my rod. Is this enough?

Thanks,
Grappler29

6lb is plenty, the lakes although stained are clear, 6 lb is plenty strong for bass and trout.

 

[Kleiner]

I am heading there in July too. Last year I had success trolling lucky bugs tipped with a live leech on a 3 way setup. Caught lots of brookies!

 

[IR4Jflyfishing]

Live bait is illegal in Algonquin park, leeches fall under the amphibian category... Worms are acceptable, I would maybe invest in 8-10 flourocarbon 6 is a little light for reaction baits.

 

[BowSlayer]

6 is way too light for tea lake, go at least 8.

 

[Kleiner]

Live bait is illegal in Algonquin park, leeches fall under the amphibian category... Worms are acceptable, I would maybe invest in 8-10 flourocarbon 6 is a little light for reaction baits.

Wrong. Only live minnows are illegal in Algonquin. I checked with the park warden before I bought the leeches!!
Check the regs, zone 15
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/stdprodconsume/groups/lr/@mnr/@letsfish/documents/document/mnr_e001334.pdf

 

[IR4Jflyfishing]

thats what I was informed and that is my understanding but there is no clear "no leeches rule"

http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/park_management/no-live-baitfish.php

• Possession or use of live baitfish are prohibited in Algonquin Park. The use or possession of live baitfish (including crayfish) or the capturing of any baitfish using traps or nets, or the possession of any amphibian or reptile such as frogs or salamanders is prohibited at all times. Worms are permitted as bait in Algonquin Park, but anglers are encouraged to disposed of unused worms in garbage containers (not on the ground) as worms are not native to Algonquin Park and may negatively impact soil communities.

 

[Christopheraaron]

Yes, leeches are legal as far as I know.

 

[Grappler29]

Thanks for all that information guys! I have checked Algonquin's website, and discovered the same statement as IR4J in his previous post.

Live baitfish aren't really in my arsenal anyways though, haha. I have bought plenty artificial baits that I'm eager to try out!

As for the line, I will probably stick with the 6 lb line, but bring with me a spool of 8 or 10 lb line should my 6 lb be too light.

If anyone has any further information, stories or advice, it is greatly appreciated :razz: !!

Thanks for all the great help,
Grappler

 

[The Bug Slinger]

You can expect three primary species, small mouth bass, brook trout and lake trout. Generally into july the bass will be congregating in 5-15 feet of water, drop shotting is a great method but if you are having trouble finding fish then I would stick with your reaction baits. Crankbaits and spoons will be your best friend in the park, firstly they allow you to cover water extremely effectively which is important when fishing new water.

The bulk of people that fish the park are throwing spoons and often with great success, its nice to go in there with some of the x deep cranks that the fish dont generally see...

For spoons stick to EGB, little cleos (2/5s ounce) and williams (the classics)

For cranks: Clackin magnums, x raps, deep tail dancers, down deep husky jerks are fun to

Thats what I would bring, 75% of the time I would be throwing a spoon though...

^^ cant go wrong with this advice, I have fished there many times......years ago and found little cleos work wonders in these waters, but I have also had great success with Mepps in the brass/gold colour and also silver all undressed in varies sizes form 0-3's.

 

[Dozer]

Make sure you have gold and silver spoons - some days a change in color is what triggers hits other days they hit just about anything. Heres a tip that works great - tie on about 18" of leader onto the trble of a spoon and put on a regular hook with a minnow imitation as if the minnow is chasing the spoon - its magical. Best of luck and post a report when you are back

 

[salmotrutta]

If you're allowed to bring worms, do it. They can save the day. Worms will work very well for all of those species, a great time to use them is just as it's getting dark near drop offs for bass.

Worm imitation plastics would also work well.

A portable fish finder would help if you want to catch lakers. If you're not planning to bring one, at the very least try to get a bathymetry map of the lake.

Fish very early in the morning, from first light. Also fish dusk til after sunset.

Bring proper bug wear - I got decimated by bugs last Saturday - I will not be going up north again without the right gear.

 

[Marion]

Fishing at Algonquin park is the best. There is no better place to go out with friends with your angles on a fine evening. Algonquin lake is famous for trouts. But fishing in Algonquin lakes have certain regulations to ensure the populations are not over-fished. Get your stay somewhere in Algonquin lakeside inn(http://www.killarneylodge.com/algonquin-park-activities/), because such lodges provide fishing activities for their customers, which do not carry much formalities with them. I had a great fishing experience with my friends and I would want to visit the place once again.