Guest krae Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 About 6 or 7 years ago, I was fishin Port D in mid January and saw a guy in a boat land a MONSTER walleye, he took a few quick photogs and let it go... I hadn't really thought too much of it until now. I've caught thousands of trout there over the years but have never cought or seen anyone else catch an 'eye since that one. Was it a fluke? or is there a small population? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yo fish Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Where did you catch that sturgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krae Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Fraser River BC. Where did you catch that sturgen 9867[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yo fish Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I'm envious and heard great things about the fraser and her sturgeon. when did you go and was it a charter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-hamilton Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I'm envious and heard great things about the fraser and her sturgeon. when did you go and was it a charter? 9870[/snapback] all the ports coming off lake ontario hold a population of Walleye. Many of them are Big. Even Jordan Harbour has a few....it wouldn't surprise me if they were swimming around Hamilton Harbour. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREYHAWK Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 You can be sure they are swimming around Hamilton Harbour. A number of Bay of Quinte breeders were introduced into the Harbour a few years ago. It appears the move has been a success. A number of fine walleyes have been taken yearly. People casting from shore at LaSalle boat club have landed 4-5 lb walleye near summer's end and into the fall. my son and i have been fortunate to land a number of extremely clean walleye casting shad raps in 9 feet of water! Walleye numbers are on the increase throughout the western basin of L. Ontario and its inlets. Good fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F,O,G Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 well 2yrsw agoe i got a nice 6lb walleye driftn for trout..boy i was suprised when i get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Back in November I caught a nice 8 lb in front of the light house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krae Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 I went with Vic Carrao of STS Guiding in May 2001. www.guidebc.com. Our guide was a good host. After the poor day of fishing we had (landed 1, lost another), he offered to take us out again the next day no charge, sadly, we had other plans. The time of year we went, is apparently known for larger fish but fewer numbers. I think it was early fall, we were told, that you can boat dozens of sturgeon the size of the one i'm holding in the pic. I'm envious and heard great things about the fraser and her sturgeon. when did you go and was it a charter? 9870[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yo fish Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 I went with Vic Carrao of STS Guiding in May 2001. www.guidebc.com. Our guide was a good host. After the poor day of fishing we had (landed 1, lost another), he offered to take us out again the next day no charge, sadly, we had other plans. The time of year we went, is apparently known for larger fish but fewer numbers. I think it was early fall, we were told, that you can boat dozens of sturgeon the size of the one i'm holding in the pic. 9892[/snapback] At least you caught, congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Fish_Dawg Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 the zebra mussel factor in the past decade may be the reason? like steve said , all areas around Lake O should/couyld/do have populations of walleye (and yes most of the ones i have see/herd have been large ones) go out& explore - theres lotsa water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krae Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 although I'm not a huge fan of walleye fishing, it would definitley be a nice surprise to hook into a large one at port D (or any where for that matter) while fishin for trout. I was just having a conversation today with a guy at work about walleye and remembered seeing that big one at port D a few years back. made me think! thnx for the replies... i had no idea (other then the lower niagara) that walleye were available this end of lake O in fishable numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-hamilton Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 You can be sure they are swimming around Hamilton Harbour. A number of Bay of Quinte breeders were introduced into the Harbour a few years ago. It appears the move has been a success. A number of fine walleyes have been taken yearly. People casting from shore at LaSalle boat club have landed 4-5 lb walleye near summer's end and into the fall. my son and i have been fortunate to land a number of extremely clean walleye casting shad raps in 9 feet of water! I guess Hammy Bay is one place that walleye wouldn't be considered food, lol. (unless you crazy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatmiser74 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Yeah Hamilton Harbour is 1 place where the Walleye, if caught are usually released too fight another day. Here's an example of a typical Hamilton Harbour Walleye. The Old Timer was fishing for Sheepshead (late June) at Lasalle Park when he hooked this 'Eye on a Red Devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cplummer Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 lots of eyes in port !!! fish em at night off the bottom on jigs n minnows or try utilizing any back eddys using body baits :-) cliff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-hamilton Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 here's one i caught. also released....(please, if anyone else catches one in the bay, which i hope ya do, please release it as well...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 We know there's some good eyes in Port harbour and I am going to try the old 3-way swivel -worm harness combo (no fries).....on them this spring . It should produce in that current ...just have to find the right weight to use . ....and try fishing for them from the boat ! Gotta keep them worms away from the gobies though....Nice Hamiltonian Wally ya got there Steve !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigfish1965 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 There are no walleye in Port Dalhousie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chilli Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 No but there are plenty of pickeral! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IBC Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 dont forget em sheepheads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cplummer Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 There are no walleye in Port Dalhousie. 9933[/snapback] oh thats one way to keep people from fishing them !! haha theres lots there year round.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 There are no walleye in Port Dalhousie. 9933[/snapback] Sorry Bigfish.....just a slip of the pinky finger......I have always called them pickerel or pickeral . Gotta stay away from that Walmart store . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IBC Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 i second bigfish's comments i have fished port and cant catch any dang walleye. now sheepheads, bullheads and rockbass i cant beat off with a stick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigfish1965 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 i cant beat off with a stick! 10013[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_feelgood Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 IBC likes it rough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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