Author Topic: Bay of Quinte 2015 (Read 5407 times)

randaller · « **on:** Dec 12, 2015, 11:39 AM »

With the ice fishing season in Southern Ontario a month behind I was looking back at some of the fish I caught in 2015 and decided to put together a short video. I don't know if it makes things any easier but at least watching fishing is better then not fishing.

https://youtu.be/W8HY8slHy78

Frozenflyguy · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 12, 2015, 04:36 PM »

I am going to miss the trip with you guys immensely !! I guess I will just have to go fishing again tomorrow to take the edge off!!

nocod · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 19, 2015, 03:51 PM »

sweet video

Fihaddict · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 21, 2015, 09:36 PM »

That is what I call fish porn.

randaller · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 23, 2015, 08:03 AM »

I know! I don't know what it is about walleye fishing through the ice but I love. Lakers fight harder but playing a walleye and trying to get it to hit is just awesome.

It was so warm here yesterday I had to put sunscreen on...lol

Wingthing · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 09, 2016, 03:24 PM »

Great vid man! I can't wait to hit Quinte!

Wingthing · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 09, 2016, 03:25 PM »

Quote from: Frozenflyguy on Dec 12, 2015, 04:36 PM

I am going to miss the trip with you guys immensely !! I guess I will just have to go fishing again tomorrow to take the edge off!!

Ha Ha how's the fishing out there?

Frozenflyguy · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 11, 2016, 01:01 PM »

It's been great but no double digit walleye yet! but at least I have been out over 10 times so far! Even my wife is catching (sadly she has taken over my tackle bag, preferred rods and hut

.

pikeslayer31 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 11, 2016, 07:10 PM »

I watched a bunch of Youtube videos on this bay and it looks like an excellent fishery. I'm from Vermont and might do a weekend here next month.

randaller · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 15, 2016, 10:19 AM »

10 Times Frozen fly guy...10 Times???

Pikeslayer31, It's a great fishery! If you have the chance to try it out send me a PM and I will give you some tip/locations to fish. It can be a bit tricky to find safe ice with the current.

pikeslayer31 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 16, 2016, 01:29 PM »

Quote from: randaller on Jan 15, 2016, 10:19 AM

10 Times Frozen fly guy...10 Times???

Pikeslayer31, It's a great fishery! If you have the chance to try it out send me a PM and I will give you some tip/locations to fish. It can be a bit tricky to find safe ice with the current.

Yeah, that was the part I was worried about haha. But yeah, I'll definitely PM you sometime soon. Goal is to get out there sometime in February-March for a weekend. Thanks!

Wingthing · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 16, 2016, 08:10 PM »

Quote from: pikeslayer31 on Jan 16, 2016, 01:29 PM

Goal is to get out there sometime in February-March for a weekend. Thanks!

You better make it Febuary. Walleye closes March 1 at 11:59pm in the BOQ.

gaspumper · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 17, 2016, 03:26 PM »

Quote from: Wingthing on Jan 16, 2016, 08:10 PM

You better make it Febuary. Walleye closes March 1 at 11:59pm in the BOQ.
[Your right it closes March 1st at 11:59 pm,that means you can fish all day the first of March./quote]

fishinjohn · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 18, 2016, 06:19 AM »

How is the ice ? I want to make my first trip to BOQ this year..

Plantzie · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 18, 2016, 06:46 AM »

I am thinking about going to potters this weekend.

Kingston K · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 19, 2016, 10:40 AM »

How much ice is on the BOQ right now? Are people out fishing? I know that there was ice at one point but a friend told me it opened up again. I would like to head out this weekend, I'm about 40 min away.

IveGotWorms · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 19, 2016, 03:17 PM »

Ice is still sketchy. Heard that even potters guys are falling through. The snow on the ice isn't helping even though its been cold the last few days. I scout and guide for a friend out there and I haven't even been on ice yet and they have been scouting and haven't wet a line yet. Some spots will probably be fishable by weekend but Id be spudding my way out and very cautious. The bay is sketchy on good days let alone this winter. Im staying off ice until I know its worth checking.

gitthegaff · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 20, 2016, 06:42 AM »

Awesome video! Great action!

Quote from: randaller on Dec 12, 2015, 11:39 AM

With the ice fishing season in Southern Ontario a month behind I was looking back at some of the fish I caught in 2015 and decided to put together a short video. I don't know if it makes things any easier but at least watching fishing is better then not fishing.

https://youtu.be/W8HY8slHy78

Growler_ · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 04:11 PM »

So I'm planning a trip in mid February, any outlook on how the conditions are now and what the prospect is for safe ice? Also can anyone walk me through the regs up there on keeper limits (perch and eyes), and no I wouldn't keep any monsters should I catch them, I'd rather they breed and pass those jeans on.

IveGotWorms · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 05:25 PM »

Quote from: Growler_ on Jan 22, 2016, 04:11 PM

So I'm planning a trip in mid February, any outlook on how the conditions are now and what the prospect is for safe ice? Also can anyone walk me through the regs up there on keeper limits (perch and eyes), and no I wouldn't keep any monsters should I catch them, I'd rather they breed and pass those jeans on.

Jan 1 to Mar 1
Walleye
Sport Licence- limit is 4 with not more than one greater than 24.8" or 63 cm
Cons Licence- limit is 2 with not more than one greater than 24.8" or 63 cm

Perch
open all year

Sport Licence-50
Cons Lincence-25

Good Luck

fishO · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 05:52 PM »

I am planning on heading out for my first trip on the ice tomorrow morning. I heard there is 4-6 inch of ice out at thompsons pt area and at shermans as well. Can anyone confirm??

Either way I am going to find out tomorrow, probably going to Thompsons and will let you guys know what I find.

Wingthing · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 09:33 PM »

We're also heading out tomorrow. Buddies were out today at Huffs, 4" of black under 1.5-2" of grey ice. They reported 3 sleds & 1 wheeler out there.

Growler_ · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 10:47 PM »

Quote from: IveGotWorms on Jan 22, 2016, 05:25 PM

Jan 1 to Mar 1
Walleye
Sport Licence- limit is 4 with not more than one greater than 24.8" or 63 cm
Cons Licence- limit is 2 with not more than one greater than 24.8" or 63 cm

Perch
open all year

Sport Licence-50
Cons Lincence-25

Good Luck

Thank you.

I'm also curious as to whether it would be worth it to get a guide up there. I've never been and have heard that the conditions there are not favorable for the out of towners and its hard to get on the fish unless you know the lake. Any truth to this? If so can anyone suggest a reputable company to contact?

I have gear, flasher, shanty etc so I won't be needing that sort of stuff.

One last question, are tip-ups/downs allowed out there? Sorry for so many questions; I tried finding a Canadian regulation and couldn't find anything specific to Quinte....

Wingthing · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 23, 2016, 12:49 AM »

Quote from: Growler_ on Jan 22, 2016, 10:47 PM

Thank you.

I'm also curious as to whether it would be worth it to get a guide up there. I've never been and have heard that the conditions there are not favorable for the out of towners and its hard to get on the fish unless you know the lake. Any truth to this? If so can anyone suggest a reputable company to contact?

I have gear, flasher, shanty etc so I won't be needing that sort of stuff.

One last question, are tip-ups/downs allowed out there? Sorry for so many questions; I tried finding a Canadian regulation and couldn't find anything specific to Quinte....

Tip up/downs are allowed as your 2nd line in the water,never seem to work & you won't see many used. If I was you I'd check out quintefishing.com there is a nice thread by a fellow name tylercurt that shows all access points to BOQ. I believe he's a member here but not sure. Anyways as per a guide, if you watch the weather for BOQ a week before u come up & the quinte board to ensure there is good ice then your fine. But you can find guides on the same site. I've never used any. You need 1/2 to 3/4oz jigs or spoons. Quinte can be humbling even for veterans of the area. It sounds like you have all the right tools to be successful there. Good luck.

Growler_ · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 23, 2016, 01:32 AM »

Thank you again! Excellent information!

fishO · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 24, 2016, 01:31 PM »

So went out to Thompsons yesterday(jan23).. the ice was about 6inch where I was with 3 inch of black and 3 of white crappy ice on top. I fished for most of the morning and marked a bunch of fish, but was only able to get one nice hit but it got off the line. Most fish I marked seemed interested in my lure but then no hits. I tried lots of variations not much luck. only a few perch. I did see one ATV out there, but I wouldn't have recommended it. The ice was thinner in some spots.

steel123 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 25, 2016, 12:32 PM »

Where do you park at Thompsons point?

Plantzie · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 25, 2016, 02:17 PM »

http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=44.134715~-77.208340&lvl=11&dir=0&sty=r&trfc=1&cid=1AD446CFA8A507FA!164&form=LMLTCC
This should help!

randaller · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 25, 2016, 02:24 PM »

I just got back from 4 days on the bay. Ice was around 5" in most areas (Huffs & shermans)

Growler, I guide is never a bad idea especially on the bay. The eyes in quinte are a bit harder to catch then in other lakes, They don't like tip-ups (as much) and you really need to work them to get them to hit. Having a guide to help you out, espically at first, will really make it much more enjoyable.

Spoondangler · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 25, 2016, 05:12 PM »

Nice fish! What is that hammered gold lure in the pics with two trebles? It looks like a blade bait of some sort?

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Author Topic: Bay of Quinte 2015 (Read 5407 times)

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