If you've got the talent, skill and a horseshoe tucked somewhere just right, then you too may be able to land those delicious Lake Simcoe Perch.
Your chances will increase if you do a bit of research first, before heading out on the lake. Preplanning and actually doing what is in the plan will make your life easier. Realizing you forgot to hit up the bait shop really blows when you are already at the hut. Hang around here and see how the locals fish Lake Simcoe, oh but not the exact where's my friend, that's gonna cost ya!
Yesterday, January 15th 2010 was a beautiful day on Lake Simcoe with temperatures around +1C. For this time of year, that's a huge wow compared to two weeks ago at -20C. There was very little wind with sunshine breaking thru otherwise pretty much overcast all day long. The fishing began at around 11am with a trip out in the Argo (a land/watercraft, in one) and continued until about 5pm ish when it was time to head for shore. The majority of Perch were landed from mid-late afternoon.
Fishing Stats
Where - Lake Simcoe ice fishing hut, 1.5 miles offshore Beaverton area
Ice Thickness - 7" of clear ice (hole made with power auger)
Water Depth - 21'
Bait - live minnows, Emerald Shiners
Line - single hook with a Split Shot Sinker attached to an old wooden fishing stick
Caught - 12 Perch (allowed 50); Smallest 7" throw back to the Largest 14.5" 1.75lbs & yummy!
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