Fishing at Fitzroy

Post by **Papaclaude** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:46 pm

Several years ago, I went to Galeta to fish for catfish from shore, but I forget where exactly we fished or how to get there. Any help would be appreciated.

Post by **Flipper** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:33 pm

I used to fish cats there too decades ago. There was a trail (which we all thought was a right of way) that followed the river down stream from Galetta to the Snye Channel but the locals have fenced it off and put up no trespassing signs. The only access to fish now is right below the dam but you may have to ask permission at the dam. It's a privately owned dam.

Take the 417 westbound and follow the signs for Fitzroy Provincial Park and that will get you there.

Post by **Carl** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:48 am

Was there last weekend and with the low water, you can't get a boat in there. The launch is pretty much dried up, the rocks are all over the place.

I didn't drop my boat in the water there, I drove down to Maclaren's landing where there's a bit more water. You'll need a 4X4 truck to get your boat in as it's sandy and really shallow. If do you, walk in the water to pick up a line as there's a big hole in the middle that drops a good 2 - 3 feet.

Post by **Flipper** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:55 am

Yeah, I saw an SUV stuck at the MacLaren's launch on Tuesday. It had to be pulled out by a pick up truck.

Pretty sad state of affairs when it comes to the public launches in this area.

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:58 am

No floating dock for Buchams Bay launch as promised by our councilor Eli -Chantiry either!!!!

..........not good seeing how elections are right around the corner!!!!!

Post by **Flipper** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:02 pm

Maybe that's why Eli sold the Lighthouse

Post by **steadyj_17** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:06 pm

MacLaren's launch was great on the weekend launch 2 boats and took 1 out. There is a sweet spot on the launch you need to hit. The Fishing was great as well.

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:08 pm

steadyj_17 wrote: The Fishing was great as well.

any pictures???

Post by **fishin mission** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:12 pm

ya i can see that happening.....Eli looses election because he didn't get tmh a floating dock!

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:41 pm

fishin mission wrote:ya i can see that happening.....Eli looses election because he didn't get tmh a floating dock!

Another genius brain fart comment from you Dano

........ it's not relevant considering you don't have a clue on what the issues are within our ward unless you have crossed the big pond and are living in this area!

Post by **fishin mission** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:57 pm

only issue is that you live there !!!