looking for a place to take my kids

Post by **bellyboatking** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:08 pm

I am not very familiar with the Ottawa area and want to take my 2 young kids out ice fishing. I am not looking for big fish I am looking for some pan fish. Something to keep them entertained. I have fished in the summer on the redeau by manotic and had good success but not sure what the ice fishing is like. I have a little hut and the auger I just need a place to go.Any suggestions.

Post by **Muskie4L** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:14 pm

Hi bellyboatking
We have a lot of places to go in ottawa, may make it easier if members knew what area your in, or how far you want to go

And Welcome to Fish-Hawk

Ted

Post by **bellyboatking** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:40 pm

I am in Kanata, I am ok to drive up to an hour and a half. Or the length of a DVD in the Van.

thanks

Post by **Wallyboss** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:55 pm

Constance Lake would be good for young ones , lots of small pike and perch there

Post by **bradford2** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:15 pm

If you are in Kanata, then for sure visit Constance Lake like Wallyboss mentioned. Size is normally smaller, but quantity is typically very high.

Expect to find 1.5' of ice there already (a guess, but it's probably quite thick by now).

Post by **Buckshot** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:59 pm

If you dont mind driving a bit, Muskrat Lake near Cobden has excellent population of panfish to keep kids occupied. i believe it is called McFarlane Road access (By the vet) maybe someone can correct me on the name of the road).

It will take you to access there is a small bay a this location and you can catch a ton of perch in the bay. as you leave the bay you will get into deep water and there is lake trout. (Kids will lose interest with the lake trout but the perch in the bay will keep them occupied)

They can probably even look down the hole and see fish when they are in.

It has been a year since i fished this spot but it kept people occupied, the down side is the perch are grubby and even though there is nothing wrong with eating the grub (added protien) it provides and unpleasent site in the fillet.

good luck

Post by **Muskie4L** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:53 pm

Constance Lake for sure if you are out for the kids to have a good time, lots of fish that are easy to catch, the store is right there and lots of people around.

Post by **bellyboatking** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:27 pm

Thanks for the suggestions. I might go out on monday if it is not to cold.

Post by **hook&shoot** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:23 pm

Another option in which you can drive to as well is Missisippii Lake 30 minutes from Kanata and pretty easy access for kids too.

Post by **SteelHeaderOntario** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:38 am

Haven't heard nothing bout here.
Does anyone know whats happening?
Thanks

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