Fishing Toronto Harbourfront & Islands (Compilation)

[blairwelsh]

[rile]

Gotta love bowfin, such a cool looking looking fish just wish there were more around, been seeing a few in port d lately. Heard they get some monster pike around that area as well, have you seen the video with Les Stoud ( aka Suvivorman) fishes the toronto shoreline for pike?

[knightfisher]

Good job Blair

[hammercarp]

Great video Blair. Thanks for putting it together.

[blairwelsh]

Gotta love bowfin, such a cool looking looking fish just wish there were more around, been seeing a few in port d lately. Heard they get some monster pike around that area as well, have you seen the video with Les Stoud ( aka Suvivorman) fishes the toronto shoreline for pike?

Never did see it, but now i have *SMILES* Thanks!

[DaveC]

I dont think you can enter Ontario Place without a harbour permit. So dont plan on fishing from a boat in Ontario place or any of the Toronto Harbour unless you check, as Im pretty sure you need a permit. Shore fishing is fine though........lots of good cabbage weed and big pike for sure. Hey Blair, thanks for sharing the video....you sure do get around places. I want to give the Islands a try one of these weekends I get free.

[blairwelsh]

I dont think you can enter Ontario Place without a harbour permit. So dont plan on fishing from a boat in Ontario place or any of the Toronto Harbour unless you check, as Im pretty sure you need a permit. Shore fishing is fine though........lots of good cabbage weed and big pike for sure. Hey Blair, thanks for sharing the video....you sure do get around places. I want to give the Islands a try one of these weekends I get free.

Toronto Harbour Regulations

You are required to possess a harbour license to operate in Toronto Harbour. Check out the Port Authorities web site for complete details. TPA Website

( A ) The Toronto Port Authority ("PTA") is responsible for the administration of By-laws respecting navigation in the Port and Harbour of Toronto for both commercial and pleasure vessels, including rules regulating the speed limits of vessels, licensing of power-equipped craft and safety equipment required to operate a boat. The By-laws within the limits of the Port and Harbour of Torontoare enforced by the Toronto Police Marine Unit.

( B ) All recreational and commercial boat operators who have engine-powered vessels, whether the engine is the main power or only auxiliary, must possess an operators license from the Port Authority to navigate in the waters of the port and harbour of Toronto, which license can be renewed annually.

( C ) The limits of the Port and Harbour are defined as the section of the waterfront bounded by Humber River in the west, to Victoria Park Avenue in the east and stretching out into the lake along aline which runs south from the shore encompassing the islands and reaching a most southerly point of 1 mile from Gibraltar Point.

Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit

Recreational boaters operating a powered vessel within the Port and Harbour of Toronto must be in possession of BOTH a Powered Vessel Operator’s permit and a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is issued by Transport Canada for all Canadian waterways. You can find additional information about the Card on Transport Canada’s website.

The Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit is issued by the Toronto Port Authority. You can renew for your Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit online or download an application if it’s your first time applying.

Apply for a permit here.

Renew your permit here.

The following is important information about the Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit. Please read it carefully. If you have questions you can call 416-778-1230 or e-mail the Permit Office

Boater’s Notice regarding the Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit

Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit Information

The Toronto Port Authority’s Practices and Procedures require that "No person shall operate a powered vessel within the Port and Harbour of Toronto unless authorized to do so. Acquiring such permit (also known as a harbour licence) comprises of 2 parts:

1. to obtain a 30-day Learners Temporary Permit, then
   
2. take a written and practical test to obtain the PoweredVessel Operator's Permit
   

Powered Vessel Operator's Permits are granted to persons 14 years and older, and are for 1 or 2 year duration, expiring December 31 of a given year.

(i) Learner’s Temporary Permit

Written application can be made to the Powered Vessel Operator's Permit office at 475 Unwin Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4M 3M2 (Tel: 416-778-1230) providing full name, address, telephone number, birth date, height and gender. Enclose a cheque or money order in the amount of $32.00 payable to the "Toronto Port Authority”. This covers the information materials for test preparation, testing, and your first calendar year ($25.00), plus $7.00 for postage and handling.

or

Application can be made in person at the Powered Vessel Operator's Permit office.

From May to October please visit the permit office at the Outer Harbour Marina, 475 Unwin Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4M 3M2 (Tel: 416-778-1230) on Mondays - Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

From November to April please contact the office via e-mail at permitinfo@torontoport.com or at 416-778-1230.

The payment of $25.00 can be made using VISA, MasterCard, debit, cash or cheque.

Note: Holders of a Learner’s Temporary Permit must be accompanied by a holder of Powered Vessel Operator's Permit whenever operating a vessel in Toronto waters.

(ii) Testing

Powered Vessel Operator’s Permits are issued subject to the passing of written (multiple choice) and practical tests within the 30-day term of the Temporary Permit. Tests are conducted each Thursday commencing in early May through late September from 8:00AM to 5:00PM by appointment only - arranged through the permit office. If the Temporary Permit expires before passing the test, another temporary permit must be obtained at a further $5.00. The testing office is located at 475 Unwin Ave. (Outer Harbour Marina). Applicants are required to bring their Temporary Permit on their test date.

A $20.00 re-examination fee is required each time the test is taken. When the temporary permit is endorsed by the examiner, a permanent permit is mailed to the applicant.

Failure to renew a permit prohibits the operator from navigating a powered vessel in the Port and Harbour of Toronto. If you fail to renew your permit for 1 to 2 consecutive years, the permit may be reinstated by the payment of the fee for the outstanding year(s) plus the current year. If 3 consecutive years are missed, the operator will be required to retake the test but will not be required to pay for missed year(s). All fees and charges would apply as for a first time applicant.

Offsite Testing

Special arrangements can be made through the permit office for group instruction and/or testing. Applicants (clubs, marinas, groups, etc.) are responsible for obtaining their temporary permits not less than 2 weeks prior to the test date and may co-ordinate same into a single batch if required.

Personal Water Craft

Operators of PWC's must be licenced in the Port and Harbour of Toronto in the same manner as that for other powered vessel operators. All procedures, costs and fees apply as indicated above.

Operators Permit Suspension

When suspended or revoked, the holder of that permit, if or when, permitted to again operate a powered vessel in the Port will be subject to full retesting and associated charges as for a first time applicant.

Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit Office 416-778-1230

[CamG14]

I dont think you can enter Ontario Place without a harbour permit. So dont plan on fishing from a boat in Ontario place or any of the Toronto Harbour unless you check, as Im pretty sure you need a permit. Shore fishing is fine though........lots of good cabbage weed and big pike for sure. Hey Blair, thanks for sharing the video....you sure do get around places. I want to give the Islands a try one of these weekends I get free.

From what I understand you only need the permit if you enter the Toronto Harbour.

I have docked overnight in Ontario Place many times and had friendly conversations with the Toronto Police Marine Service and they have never asked me for a Harbour Permit.

Cam