Bay of Quinte

Post by **flyinfish** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:24 am

Hey guys just wondering when you head down to the Bay of Quinte to do some ice fishing where is the best public acess point. I do have a snow machine so I am mobile once on the ice. Im planning a trip there in a month or so and I dont have a cue where to head! Thanks,

Flyinfish

Post by **West Lake Willows** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:38 am

Not sure if you read the www.quintefishing.com board but there is lots of info there. I would also recommend a guide if its your first trip down. You'll learn alot about the bay and the ice conditions. There are a few spots that the ice conditions can drastically change because of current in both a short time and a short distance.

Hope that helps.

Scott

Post by **CCLad** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:05 pm

Hi,
For what it's worth I agree 100% with Scott. Get your self a guide for the day. Relatively cheap and can really help make a day of memories. The bay is a large body of water and knowledge or lack there will play a big factor on your out come.

Post by **JimW** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:43 pm

Any recommendations for an ice fishing guide on Quinte? Not just someone who rents wooden huts.

Thanks,

JimW

Post by **steve-hamilton** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:52 pm

give G2 a call.

G2 and the Quinte Ice fishing team would be both good options!

Post by **1lastcast** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:46 pm

Any of the local boat launches. Be carefull if your heading out on a sled.
There is a lot of currant in quinte.

Best to stop into any of the local bait shops and ask them about the ice conditions.

Hay bay area is usally first to Ice. More eating size fish. Bellville area is great for Big fish. But the ice there is more unstable at times.

Good Luck

Post by **JimW** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:15 pm

Thanks Steve I sent QIT an email. I'll check out G2.

JimW

steve-hamilton wrote:give G2 a call.

G2 and the Quinte Ice fishing team would be both good options!

Post by **flyinfish** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:56 pm

Thanks for all the advise I wont likely be heading there untill Jan-Feb but I will let you know how it all works out thanks again,

Flyinfish

Post by **762nato** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:51 am

If you are going later in the season I would try to make it mid to late Feb. Jan. can be pretty tough on the bay. Run and gun if you dont get a guide until you get on some active fish. Beware the ice as well easily have 12" in one spot and 2-3" in another due to current. Funny place to fish you can jig all day with little or no luck and then walk off with your count in 15 minutes when they turn on. Best of luck.