Anywhere good to fish not far from toronto?

[DirtyDave]

Im not sure if this is the best thread for this post, but fishing is considered a sport...

I am itching to go fishing, but I don't have a boat, so looking to fish off the shore, dock, under a bridge etc. I am in Markham and I do own a car and am willing to drive a reasonable distance for a day trip to do some fishing and catch some nice fish. looking for some decent bass, pike etc. I dont care to much for panfish, but don't mind if I can walk away with a few sunfish.

Anyone know anywhere that I can go to put my line in the water for a few hours or so to catch some fish within driving distance from Toronto???

Thanks

[Psubs]

By Old Mill? While on the subway I sometimes see people fish there.

[ji2o0k]

Many people go to Kawartha Lakes for fishing...about 1hr drive from Toronto...

Just be careful though, in the past there have been assaults of out-of-town fisherman being pushed from behind into lakes and over bridges...

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/260646

[wetsnot]

Frenchman's Bay Marina in Pickering?

[Mr.Sea]

Just make sure you go fishing in an area that is not privately owned.

[DirtyDave]

Many people go to Kawartha Lakes for fishing...about 1hr drive from Toronto...

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/260646

Kawarthas is a big area. I have been there before by boat. any particular lake, or intersection where you can fish from shore on public land? there is a lot of cottages and private property up in these areas

[DirtyDave]

Frenchman's Bay Marina in Pickering?

hmm I think I might check this place out. Never knew this place existed. are the fish in lake ontario edible? or just catch and release? what type of fish are being caught here?

[wetsnot]

here is the ultimate tool:

http://www.web2.mnr.gov.on.ca/fish_online/fishing/fishingExplorer_en.html

location, fish types, lake measurements, fishing restrictions.

[Psubs]

Oh, you're in Markham. I was just at Balsam lake and saw some people walking from their campsite with fishing poles.

[cayuga2305]

I hear that the toronto islands is good for pike and largemouth bass.

[MiWiGi]

Try the Ganaraska River, which runs through Port Hope, about an hour away from Markham.

http://www.thefishinguide.com/ganaraska.shtml

I don't know if I would eat the fish there, but there is usually plenty.

[ryanmission]

You can try Ken Whillans...pretty sure it's stocked...but might have a fee IIRC.

http://www.creditvalleyca.ca/enjoy-the-outdoors/conservation-areas/ken-whillans-resource-management-area/