Trout fishing in the Ottawa/Gatineau area
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 7:29 am
Hey guys! Before I begin, I just want to say I'm aware that anglers aren't exactly fast to give up their trout spots. I'm not asking for your honey hole. And I understand completely, hell, I'm not giving up where I target 5 to 6 lb bass either! I get it. Onward with the post.
I recently got into ice fishing. I didn't know if I was going to like it or not, so my buddy went out and bought a $44 hand auger, and we went out and gave it a shot. Only cought 6 small perch, but man am I ever hooked!! Since then we've gotten lures, clothing, tip ups, even a pop up shelter. And now I want to decide what specis to target, being from West Virginia I remember how great it was to fish for trout, and how awesome the fight is, and how tasty the reward is! So that was settled I want to target trout! Lake, brown, rainbow, it matters very little.
But after some research online, it seems I can't find much information at all about where to find trout in the Ottawa Gatineau area. And the interactive stocking map seems to not be working... So my question to you, is where are some areas (clean so I can not worry about eating my catch) that I can target trout through the ice? Ontario/Quebec I have a valid license in both provinces, and a car.
Thank you very much in advance!
I recently got into ice fishing. I didn't know if I was going to like it or not, so my buddy went out and bought a $44 hand auger, and we went out and gave it a shot. Only cought 6 small perch, but man am I ever hooked!! Since then we've gotten lures, clothing, tip ups, even a pop up shelter. And now I want to decide what specis to target, being from West Virginia I remember how great it was to fish for trout, and how awesome the fight is, and how tasty the reward is! So that was settled I want to target trout! Lake, brown, rainbow, it matters very little.
But after some research online, it seems I can't find much information at all about where to find trout in the Ottawa Gatineau area. And the interactive stocking map seems to not be working... So my question to you, is where are some areas (clean so I can not worry about eating my catch) that I can target trout through the ice? Ontario/Quebec I have a valid license in both provinces, and a car.
Thank you very much in advance!