Where do you catch pike in Lake Simcoe?
Recommended Locations: Target the weediest sections and bays of Lake Simcoe. Cooks Bay near the mouth of the Holland River is a great place to start, most pike fishermen congregate in this area throughout the year. Other locations to explore include Big Cedar Point, Innisfil and out off Fox Island.
Where can I ice fish on Simcoe?
You will have to fish deeper waters of 30 to 100 feet to find Simcoe’s lake trout. Some of the best areas to catch them in include Kempenfelt Bay and the main lake area between Parkside/Palm Beach and Georgina Island, which hold the deepest parts of the lake.
What’s the best bait to catch pike?
Soft rayed fish that have lots of natural oil in the skin and flesh make the best dead baits for pike fishing. These natural oils leech into the water and help to attract pike that may be cruising in the area. Some of the best dead baits are smelt, alewives, small whitefish, chubs, and the always popular sucker.
How thick is Lake Simcoe ice?
20″
Depth: 20″ of water. Good walking conditions.
How thick is the ice in Lake Simcoe?
Ice Watch Reports Good pike, walleye and crappie fishing. Depth: 20″ of water. Good walking conditions.
How deep do you ice fish for pike?
What depth should you ice fish for pike? If you’re fishing in shallow water under 20 feet deep, the best all around depth to target is in the middle of the water column, right between the bottom and the surface.
How do you attract pike ice fishing?
One of the best ways to attract and catch big pike is to set up a series of tip-ups—sometimes called a trapline—over prime structure. I usually go wintertime pike fishing with three other people; since it’s legal for each of us to run two lines, we can have eight holes in our trapline.
What time of day do pike bite ice fishing?
If sleeping in late is your thing then pike will be your new favorite fish under the ice. The morning bite is quite good but many anglers find mid-morning the best. Anywhere from 10 am to 2 pm is productive on many lakes. However, you need to experiment on your local lakes to see if this rule applies.