Ontario Vacations: Ice Fishing Lake Simcoe, An Angler's Delight In All Seasons

The beautiful Lake Simcoe is the forth largest lake province that is located in the Southern region of Canada. This amazing lake covers a square footage of 725 square km. Ice fishing lake Simcoe is one of the best spots in the region and will provide you with a wealth of opportunity no matter what your age or skill level at fishing may be.

Known as "Beautiful Water" by the native Canadian Indians in the early seventeenth century, the lake remains an attractive get away for fishing during all four seasons. There are quite a few rivers and creeks that flow into the lake that help the ecology of the lake sustain fresh and abundant life.

When you go fishing in Lake Simcoe, be prepared to catch such fish as Walleye, Pike, Trout, and Ping among others. Here are just a few strategies and tips that you can follow to get the most out of your fishing experience on this beautiful and amazing lake.

If you are planning to catch Pike you need to first know what you are looking for. Pike are generally an aggressive fish and they will have a sharp edge to their head. You will also notice that they have very pronounced sharp teeth. You will also notice that when these fish take the bait they are very aggressive when you try to reel them in. Although they only nibble throughout the winter they are most generally very voracious eaters. You will usually find these fish about 2- 6 feet under the ice and they are generally following smaller fish around the water.

Another type of fish that you may be searching for here on Lake Simcoe would be the Walleye. With these kinds of fish you want to be sure that you are jiggling the line around areas of vegetation and weeds. Usually these fish can be found during their feeding times of early morning and late evening. With this type of fish you should use plastic worms and lures that provide a lot of action to attract their attention.

As for the lake trout fisher you will find that the trout will move throughout the lake during the winter season. Usually, when winter first begins these fish can be found under the water in depths between 50-90 feet. However as spring approaches you will find them in more shallow waters. Usually these fish will feed during the brightest parts of the day.

Many fishing tournaments, like the Canadian Trap Attack, occur in the area during the month of March. Plan to participate in any of the tournaments that happen around the lake that are advertised online for reasonable prices. Angler fanatics often find many hints and techniques online while searching for fishing tourneys in Canada.

Apart from fishing Lake Simcoe offers a number of alternative leisure and sport options. The surrounding areas offer skiing, festivals, carnivals, wind surfing, scenic drives amongst others. An entire family can find something to do while the angler's fish; it is also beautiful, making it an ideal romantic destination for couples as well.