Fishing in Chatham

[Timothy Lieuw Kie Song]

Going to school in Chatham Right now and can see the Thames from my apartment window. I have heard that there are walleye in there at some point during the year but am not too sure about what resident fish live in the river. A lot of the people I go to school with say that the river is too silty or to deep to fish. I am praying to the forum gods that there is someone on here that can help me.

Tight lines

Tim.

 

[Adamthedrummer]

Lotsa fish. Mainly warm water stuff. Used to fish it as a kid with my Grampa

 

[formerlyknownasbrownhunter]

Lots of walleye especially winter and spring big hogs from the lake come to spawn. I've see musky caught. there is even a bit of a trout run very few and far between but with the stocking up river hopefully will continue to get better

 

[Timothy Lieuw Kie Song]

Tried fishing today with just some curly tail grubs to see what was biting. I got something but got caught in some structure. Looking at my leader I'm thinking it was something toothy. Will report later if I get anything.

 

[Bowie]

You'll get a mixed bag of fish which is partially what makes the Thames such a cool river system. Just get out there and fish!

 

[Timothy Lieuw Kie Song]

Any recommendations for bait or lures? I tried a 2 different wally divers, some different curly tails and a wacky rigged senko no luck other than little guys.

 

[formerlyknownasbrownhunter]

Can't beat live bait

 

[Adamthedrummer]

Leeches and worms.

 

[Adamthedrummer]

If you go to the wharf at Mitchell's bay at night you'll do well. Always get big fish. Even some big bowfins.