Ottawa River

In Flames fan#1 · Post by **In Flames fan#1** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 2:44 pm

I live near Petrie Island and i would just like to know if the ice has melt on the river? and are there any good spots around that area? and has there been anything big fish pulled out from there?

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 7:58 am

The ice is gone and there is pretty good fishing in the immediate area. Are you on shore or in a boat?

Nothing big caught yet that I am aware of since pike and walleye don't open till May 7th. But there are crappy, and I would imagine catfish as well if you need to get the hooks wet.

Good luck.

M.T. Livewell

Brent_fish#4 · Post by **Brent_fish#4** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 8:17 am

I usually fish right off the bridge but i always seem to attract snapping turtles. Am i doing anything wrong?

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 8:20 am

Can't say for sure why you are attracting turtles. But without seeing a pic of you, any chance you look like this guy?

Welcome aboard.

M.T. Livewell

Brent_fish#4 · Post by **Brent_fish#4** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 9:48 am

no but when i casted a jitterbug last year a snapping turtle came up around 3 feet from where i was standing from shore and it just followed it was green with a white bottom

Post by **Canadian Bacon** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 10:45 pm

Petrie Island and area is great fishing....lots a walleye, pike, Smallies, and a musky or two...
Talk to the guys down ant Petrie bait and tackle they know where to go...but I am sure you'll get lots of response on here...PM me and we'll talk....your fishin in my back yard!!