sheep head

[quincy 71212]

hey every one i was wondering is there any where in toronto to shore fish for sheep head were i can easily catch them i have tried many places with no luck so i need to find some places in spring to fish thank you in advance every one :mrgreen:

 

[BASSMASTER19]

I've caught a ton in hamilton near the shipping docks and under the bridge

 

[BowSlayer]

i catch a ton in kingston but thats not really toronto area, dunville is sheepshead haven, the place is full of them.

 

[Jet fishin]

I have seen people catch them in lake Erie, its a Goldmine for them lots of two footers. Port dover pier and a few other spots are pretty got around there, sorry its not Toronto area though.

 

[usernamehere]

Where have you tried? Iv caught some sheephead (im guessing this refers to freshwater drum?) in toronto.

 

[instapump416]

Are they safe to eat if caught from lake ontario?

I would also like to start catching some sheephead.
I haven't caught one since I was a kid.

 

[CanadianAngler87]

Are they safe to eat if caught from lake ontario?

I would also like to start catching some sheephead.
I haven't caught one since I was a kid.

They are safe to eat from lake O, never tried but I've heard they're pretty good. Just not my cup of tea..

 

[goodentight]

I caught a big one in the fall, pier chucking spoons for salmon. Just a plain silver wobbler.

 

[Johnny Hollywood]

Dunnville is a great place to fish for sheepheads.

 

[yush_gta]

ya not too common around toronto area. i caught one in a west trib this past fall and my friend caught one in another west trib several years ago. both times total surprise to us because they are seldom caught around these parts. but they do exist like the pike gar i saw in that latter trib i mentioned years ago. for 2 mins i casted at him but he just wouldn't take. then he took off.

so i don't think you'll have much luck in the toronto area. but if you fish for enough years in the toronto area on lake O or a trib near the mouth, then you'll eventually catch one incidentally.

 

[JordanMcK]

Sheepshead are like an infestation in Hamilton.. Just fire a cleo (any design works really) and retrieve it close to the bottom.. PM me and I'll tell you a spot that you'll catch dozens of good sized sheepshead within a very short period of time.