GlennDickie Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 I am looking for some good spots in the Port Dalhousie are to fish. I am mainly looking to catch any bass, trout or salmon that i could eat. Don't exactly get the regulations of fishing any help on that would be great. I don't have the greatest rod so i am some what limited to the size of fish i can catch, my rod is a medium action rod with a max of 15 lbs and im using a 15 lb test line. Any help is welcome thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snags Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 Unless you are fishing from a boat, we are still about 2 to 4 weeks away from salmon or trout from shore. If you want to keep and eat some fish, you definitely need to be aware of the regulations, as there are seasons and quantity limits as to what you can hold depending on which license you have for each species. Fishing for a species out of season can net yourself a ticket, especially when you are looking at more public areas where plenty of people fish. Your rod and line should be more than sufficient for bass, depending on the length of the rod you could get some decent salmon or trout. Plenty of people fish Port Dalhousie during the salmon madness with 6 to 8 foot rods. Bass Port Dalhousie harbor Martindale pond Green Ribbon Trail (Richardson's Creek, flows into Martindale pond). Salmon/Trout Port Dalhousie harbor Lake Ontario shoreline in the early spring and early fall I would suggest getting The Guide to Eating Sport Fish in Ontario (it is free), as they advise on fish sizes and quantity to consume from almost all water bodies. https://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/eating-ontario-fish https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary Specifically Zone 16 - Martindale Pond falls into here (Southern Ontario, inland waters) http://files.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/fishing/2017/2017_FMZ_16_English.pdf Specifically Zone 20 - Lake Ontario http://files.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/fishing/2017/2017_FMZ_20_English.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennDickie Posted August 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 Thanks for the feed back. I have my sport fishing license, also my current rod is the Ugly Stik 6 foot 6. I have been fishing down in port a lot and the only thing i have caught is a gobi (which I disposed of) is there any trick or tips that you might be able to give me? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centre_Pin_Assasin Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 Yea don't use worms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snags Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 19 hours ago, GlennDickie said: Thanks for the feed back. I have my sport fishing license, also my current rod is the Ugly Stik 6 foot 6. I have been fishing down in port a lot and the only thing i have caught is a gobi (which I disposed of) is there any trick or tips that you might be able to give me? Thanks. Try and keep your bait off the bottom in Port Dalhousie if you are using worms, lessens the goby bite. If you have the ability to get to the local tackle shop in St. Catharines, purchase some leaches, crayfish, or minnows and try fishing Port Dalhousie again. Crayfish are a smallmouth favorite and there are smallies in the channel. Minnows in Martindale pond have been known to get the pike as well. What is your setup you are using as far as hook and sinker? That can make a difference as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennDickie Posted August 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 I just learned how to tie a dropper loop, I am currently using a bottom fishing rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfisher Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Wish I had a video of the last time you used leaches Snags..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snags Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 I am glad you don't ... See if I share my super secret carp bait when I get back ... hoping to get out Monday AM and cook it up Monday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennDickie Posted August 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 my friend and i caught a carp to day bottom bouncing a worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Desperate carp ....they are vegans ...they like corn & grains ............ Kidding of course , I had one snap my line last week while using a worm ....looking for cats or drum .....dragged my 20 lb. braid over a rock and ........ .....gone ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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