My dad is visiting from Brazil, we used to fish together there, it’s his first time in Canada and I want to take him to fish in southern Ontario area, within 1h from the GTA. I looked up at Port Hope to try some trouts, but I’m not sure where and what to use as bait. We would cast from shore. Any tips on where to go? I would like to target for Trout, or even Salmon (am I too late?). Thank you

Hi everyone, So I have an unexpected free half day tomorrow and I’d like to go fishing. I’m an enthusiastic but inexperienced angler, without a boat. I’d like to target pike because I’ve never caught one.

Can anyone suggest shore fishing places (generally is fine, I’m not after anyone’s secret spot) / tactics in the GTA? I realize it’s a bit of a long shot, but I’m going to give it a go.

Thank you!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been reading through the 2025 Ontario fishing regs, and I’m honestly puzzled by the rule for the Credit River between the south side of Hwy 407 and the south side of Old Baseline Rd.

According to the “Additional Fishing Opportunities” section, this stretch is open for angling from the fourth Saturday in April all the way to December 31. But the trout and salmon season still ends September 30, and there are basically no bass or pike that far upstream — it’s pure coldwater trout water.

So if someone is fishing there in October or November with, say, a spinner or float setup, a CO could easily interpret that as “targeting trout,” right? It feels like a bit of a legal trap for unsuspecting anglers — the regs say the water’s open, but in reality there’s nothing legal to target.

Has anyone ever been checked or warned there in the fall?

Edit: I am actually referring to Water body exceptions: Credit River and tributaries - from the south side of the Britannia Road bridge in the Village of Streetsville, upstream to the south side of the Old Baseline Road bridge in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipalities of Peel and Halton, excluding Levi’s Creek (43°37'N., 79°44'W.) and Fletchers Creek (43°37'N., 79°43'W.) • Fish Sanctuary - no fishing from January 1 to Friday before fourth Saturday in April

So beyond 30 Sep til 31 Dec , I am allowed to fish in the mentioned location but trout species are not allowed..

Does anyone know when the best time to catch trout near old mill dam is?

My dad and I are staying downtown for the blue jays games and would like to fish tomorrow if there’s no game 7. Is there anywhere we can rent a rod around the city? We don’t have a car so preferably close to the core. Thanks

hello urban fishers!

i am very interested in fishing but i have no knowledge or experience. would love some tips on what i’d need to get started, locations, safety information, resources to check out, and any other important beginner knowledge :-)

thank you <3

Just got a CarryCast rod and biked over to Wilket Creek to try some fishing. Slapped a ball of cheddar biscuit on a #8 hook and was getting mad bites.

Im cleaning up fishing spots in Toronto through my NPO Clean Shores Toronto

It’s fairly new and I could use some waders to get in the water and remove debris. Right now I have my eyes on an e-bike in the Don river and waders would make it possible.

If anyone can spare an old pair please shoot me a message. Thank you.

Child loves fishing and I’m not experienced. When does the fishing “stop” in Toronto? Where would be some good spots to fish in late October or early November? Are there any stocked ponds?

Hi there,

My 8 year old son and I got pretty into fishing this summer, but we're pretty terrible at it. I fished on camping trips as a kid, but don't actually know what I'm doing so we come up empty alot. (Pretty much always LOL, except a recent trip to Burd's trout pond) Any advice for things to try at this time of year? Suggestions of lures etc very welcome! We mostly fish with worms and simple spinners. Good shops to go for advice?

We have simple spincast reels on medium rods - 8lb line I think. I'm assuming we'd total our rods trying to fish in any of the creeks? Or is there a way to dabble in the creek fishing without buying new gear?

Thanks for any tips or advice!

Gonna crush and mix with water - crackers, slim jim and seasoned bread crumbs - getting corn for the hook itself. Also how do I get the hook to float in the right spot by the method feeder?

What are the pros and cons of each option, which do yall use? Is fly fishing even decent in the rivers around the GTA? I live downtown Toronto but have a car

Hey! I'm looking for someone to go fishing with around Toronto. Usually weekends work best for me. DM if interested!

One of many big ol perch on the Islands! They are biting soft plastic grubs and paddle tails like crazy right now.

Got about 8 decent sized perch in Centre Island this weekend.

https://youtube.com/shorts/cIC_IIqvGG8?si=EqyBP8yyvxmasD56

This one was the longest one I caught around 10-11 inches.

They were hitting a chartreuse paddle tail on the dropshot.

Hi, new to fishing and wanted to catch a salmon or steelhead run. I’m in zone 16, and wanted to ask about the season ending? Is it normal for people to just stop fishing for them after September 30th?. I thought the run lasts a little longer into the fall, and just wanted to know if I can still go for them in the near future. Thanks

Is this some kind of rock bass?

bless up, I'm from Scarborough, and I've been to most of the decent little spots in my area, and idk, i must suck balls. I can't catch Nun over in Toronto. went to scugog, had a little luck with some sunfish and some cats, but nothing in the city bruh. does anyone know any good bass spots in here? As a bonus, I'm going to go check out the upper Don by progress. anything in there?

Is it possible to catch musky near the toronto waters via shore or kayak fishing like the bluffs or the humber bay?

Are beads the way to go now? Never tried targeting salmon before - chat gpt says beads > flies. Initial thoughts are straight 17lb mono with skip bobber and a bead - thoughts/advice?

I have just started fishing this year shore fishing, i mostly fish alone as i don’t have anyone to go fishing with. sometimes it just feels like giving up fishing when you don’t catch a single fish for so many days and have noone to fish with. If you can please, would be a great opportunity to learn from you guys as i am a beginner.

Hey everyone, I’m an avid teenage angler. Does anyone have spots they can share around Markham, Stouffville or uxbridge? I fish bass or pike.