Fishing Spots: Mississauga + 150 km

[bythetail]

Hi everyone,

Every year I go fishing at Algonquin Park and absolutely love the experience. There's a great river by Mount Forest which I had access to from my friend's cottage (before he sold it). And occasionally I would even go to a private pond for some easy catches with friends (until they shut down).

All that said, this year I would like to go fishing more often. I live near 401 and Mississauga Rd. My goal is to find 1 or 2 fishing spots that I can drive to in about 1-1.5 hours. It would be a huge bonus if the water was safe enough so that I can eat the fish

I know some places will be private, others require a boat/canoe, and a few that I can cast from shore and still real in a nice catch. I'm open to all 3, however will probably be most excited about a public location where I don't need a boat to go fishing.

Thanks in advance!

 

[salmonmauler]

Can fish the Credit river in Mississauga, need to check the regs to make sure you are allowed to fish in that area. Can get busy in spring/fall when salmon/steelhead are running but close to where you live.
There are some other rivers in Oakville to fish, Bronte/16mile too, depends what fish you are targeting.

 

[Originalfive]

There is too many places to name that are within a 1-1.5hour drive from where you are. The real question is what type of fish are you looking to catch and consume?

 

[fisgfreek]

Bellwood lake , Guelph, and Island lake are a few you can fish off shore , rent a boat and are close to home.