Ausable River , Arkona

[Jforza]

A quick report of the Ausable River near Arkona, Ontario.

Was there yesterday afternoon from 3pm til 8:30ish (sundown).
I had to use my head-light to get back up the side of the bank back to my car

Well there were some bubbles.... lol
Gorgeous afternoon , but only one catch. A 5-6 inch bass that swallowed my 3/0 hook and plastic stick worm but was so small that when i set the hook, the rig turned sideways and "chip-munked" his mouth.
Only the very end of the hook point grazed the inside of his cheek.
It was pretty funny when i brought him up.

I wasn't just bass fishin' either. I switched up rods and threw some trout baits (roe & dough), also some corn for catfish or carp, but nothing having it.
I've caught catfish, carp and even a rainbow trout there in this spot, but for whatever reason, be it the warm weather, maybe bait selection, line, water quality/visibilty or the fish gods saying no.... it didn't work out.

That being said, ill be back again soon to try my luck, as its beautiful there especially in the evening hours.

 

[BERRRG]

Interesting. This river runs much closer to my area than many of the more popular rivers, but you never hear about it much. Guess that could be good or bad!

 

[Jforza]

Was there again on Thanksgiving Monday, beautiful day i must say.
Got a smallie and sucker on a bobber and worm.

 

[joshschotts]

i was just there yesterday, we started at the rock glen falls, hiked all the way down the canyon to the bottom and there were fish jumping all over. didn't bring my gear cause i had never been before but ill be going back this weekend!!!

 

[Bowie]

This river has been on my list but I haven't been out there yet. I'll have to give it a go sometime.