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SO much to learn from you guys!

Zone 18 only opens a week earlier, so I guess you're referring to lakes in QC?

So I did a search, and I found a few zones that open in April... but none that are really that close....
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If you're looking to get on the water after ice-out, you're pretty much limited to crappie, panfish and trout until the walleye and pike seasons open later in the spring.
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Todd B. wrote:If you're looking to get on the water after ice-out, you're pretty much limited to crappie, panfish and trout until the walleye and pike seasons open later in the spring.
Zone 13 (East and West) and 12 in QC has Pike - Walleye - Bass open from April 1st to April 15th.

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(Be sure to check the MRNF site for any exceptions; http://www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/english/publ ... one-12.asp )



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Post by steve-hamilton »

here in southern ontario, our "ice out" fish include Channel Catfish and Brown Trout...at least for me....those are both "march" fish.
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Jimmy from the Harley wrote:Ice out????

Jeez we got 6 weeks left of this garbage at least!!!

Turkey season boys......and riding o plenty!
I don't think this is the right place for ya Jimmy :!: :idea:
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Tip-up wrote:
Jimmy from the Harley wrote:Ice out????

Jeez we got 6 weeks left of this garbage at least!!!

Turkey season boys......and riding o plenty!
I don't think this is the right place for ya Jimmy :!: :idea:
It really does make ya wonder why Jamsers frequents FH... :lol:

Ice out for me is Big Water Browns....and Crappie.
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Just not keen on catfish or crappies myself....
Enjoy the turkey hunting during that time...and I do not know "dem dere hills" enough to hit the trout.


I like waiting till walleye opener....

Then I get excited about muskie....

Then, the most important opener of all......BASS!!!!!!

I have too many time constraints so riding on down to Lake O is not always a possibility....though those salmon, steelies and browns do make it look mighty tempting to do so...

Live for more than just fishing....
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lapointeric wrote:I'm going to have a small 12' aluminum, with a 10hp, does the BOQ get choppy?

Where should I look for those early season walleye?
It certainly can get rough as the bay is 30 miles long (or so). That said with the layout of the bay it's self there is usually sheltered area's to fish depending on the direction of the wind. Further up the trent river usually has sheltered spots, Pictoon bay - again depends on the winds.
As for spots - hay bay, mouth of the Napanee, trent river, telegraph narrows - there are lots of places to fish.

Be safe and good luck.
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Looks like a trip up to Zone 12 and 13 in April is the way to go! :-)
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lapointeric wrote:Looks like a trip up to Zone 12 and 13 in April is the way to go! :-)
That is exactly what I am planning! You up for it lapointeric?

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:D I am with Steve-Hamilton.. I expect to be carp fishing by mid March from shore and then channel cats on the Grand followed by browns and salmon on Lake Ontario.
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Post by Chevy Champagne »

first ill be heading out for trout then i wanna try for crappie for the first time in my life then up to camp for some walleye and MONSTER pike 8)
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