Fishing Tips!

  • Beginning anglers might have more luck with live bait than with lures, since you don't have to master the art of casting to dangle live bait.
  • Keep in mind that minnows generally catch larger fish than worms, but worms usually result in the most bites, even if the fish are smaller.
  • In hot weather, try your luck in the middle of the lake, since fish will seek the deeper, cooler water.  In general, larger fish tend to stick to deeper waters.
  • Though weeds might catch your hook, they provide great hiding spots for fish.  Drop your bait just to the side of a weedbed to lure fish out.
  • If you see minnows or small fish in the water, try dropping your hook here to catch larger fish that might be feeding nearby.
  • Remember that everyone fishing in Ontario must have a proper license.  One-day licenses are available.  For information on Ontario fishing licenses and regulations, click here: www.mnr.gov.on.ca
  • Also remember that each species of fish has an open season depending on your location.  For information on fishing seasons, and for help in identifying your catch, click here: www.mnr.gov.on.ca


Tips for Fishing in Kempenfelt Bay:

  • Expect to catch perch, bass, pike, walleye, rock bass, sunfish, and the odd pickerel.
  • If you get out ice fishing, or venture out early in the season, you can catch whitefish and lake trout.
  • Since there are no boat rental services right on Kempenfelt Bay, bring your own boat to launch at Barrie's public boat launches, or cast from anywhere along the shoreline except from docks, beaches, walking trails, or the duck pond.

Tips for Fishing in Little Lake:

  • Expect to catch pike, pickerel, crappie, perch, and largemouth bass.
  • Beginning anglers should have the most luck with live bait.
  • In hot weather, fish from a boat in the deeper waters away from the shore, since the fish will seek cooler water.  Fishing away from the shore will also help you to avoid weeds.
  • Rent a fishing boat from Lawrence Park Campground or Cedar Park Campground, both located on Little Lake Drive.

For more fishing tips and information, check out the following websites:

Let's Fish Ontario! (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)
    *Download a copy of the Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary from this website for
     all fishing regulations:
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/fishing

Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation
http://www.catchfishing.com

Gofish Ontario
http://www.gofishinontario.com

Ontario Federation of Hunters and Anglers
http://www.ofah.org

Environment Canada Weather Forecasts
http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca

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