Quieter lakes, less boat traffic, stunning fall colours and plenty of fish waiting to be caught: Fall is a fantastic time to go fishing in BruceGreySimcoe. If you didn’t make it out on one of our top-notch fishing charters this summer, there’s still time to make it happen this autumn. We caught up with several of our operators to ask what they’re catching in the fall and why they think hitting the water this September/October is a good idea. Read on and hear what they had to say. Then pick a weekend (or if you’re even luckier a weekday) and book the charter you’ve been dreaming of today!
Happy Go Fishing Charters
Lake Simcoe, Ontario
How can you go wrong with a name like Happy Go Fishing? Callum Johnson loves to fish and it shows. Operating on Lake Simcoe, Johnson says the waters are known for hosting the biggest smallmouth bass in the world—and they are even bigger in the fall months, making the chances of catching a trophy fish even greater!
“September is a fantastic time for Lake Trout and Smallmouth Bass fishing then in October and even into November we are targeting Smallmouth Bass or Yellow Perch,” explains Johnson. “Fall fishing is great because the lake is quiet with less pleasure boaters out and the fall colours are always beautiful to see from the lake. Fishing is fantastic during the fall because the Smallmouth Bass are heavily feeding packing on weight to prepare them for winter similar to a bear preparing for hibernation.”
Those interested in booking can go online to
https://www.happygofishing.com/ to view the complete calendar and book your date. You can also call Johnson at 905-806-0443.
Dwindle’s Dream Fishing Charters
Kincardine, Ontario
One of the few BruceGreySimcoe charter’s that operates on Lake Huron, Dwindle’s Dream Fishing Charters depart from Kincardine under the guidance of owner Rick Dwinell.
“Our family fishing charter service operates on the clean waters of Lake Huron off the shores of beautiful Kincardine, Ontario,” explains Dwinell. “We target Chinook, Coho Salmon, Rainbow, Brown and Lake Trout. A few incidental catches have included Pink Salmon, Walleye and Perch.
During the fall our catch consists mostly of Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout and some Salmon. Fall fishing can be excellent as more Rainbow Trout arrive in our area and Salmon stage to enter the Lake Huron tributary rivers.”
Dwindle’s Dream operates 7 days a week into mid-October, but warns there are high winds in October and trout season closes October 1
st.
You can reach Rick via his website at
https://www.dwindlesdream.com/ or by emailing
fish@dwindlesdream.com
U Catch ‘Em Fishing Charters
Meaford, Ontario
Departing the beautiful Meaford harbour, Jeff from U Catch ‘Em Charters says they continue to operate tours until the third week of November. “Around Thanksgiving, the rainbows move in and it’s an awesome time to catch some. You can reach U Catch ‘Em Charters
right here or by calling 519-538-5333.
Action Fishing Adventures
Owen Sound, Ontario
Captain Tony R. Degasperis is ready and waiting to take you fishing aboard Action Fishing Adventures in Owen Sound. “Many of my clients enjoy the weather, less boat traffic and view of colours on trees while fishing on my boat,” says Degasperis. “Fall fishing is focused on bright silver Steelhead-Rainbow Trout. Large numbers of them come inshore and into Owen Sound bay. They run the rivers and many stay out in lake waiting "staging" for spring run in March. The Fall Steelhead-Rainbow Trout are the best to eat of the year having the summer to fatten up and get healthy. They also make great Sushi.”
You can contact the Captain at (519) 270-9308 or by visiting the website at
http://www.fishingaction.com/
Bite Me Charters
Victoria Harbour, Ontario
Captain Jack Laurie at Bite Me Charters operates out of Victoria Harbour where he says fall is a great time to explore the islands and catch the beautiful fall colours. “As the days shorten and cool down a bit the fishing really picks up!” explains Jack. “Bite Me Charters is open all fall—September, October and well into November—for late season salmon and lake trout, the fall rainbow trout run plus excellent pike and small mouth bass fishing, along with the chance to catch that once in a lifetime Musky!”
Bite Me Charters runs out of 7 Bayside Avenue in Victoria Harbour, just 10 minutes from Midland. You can reach Captain Jack at 705-534-4601 or 705-220-6002 or on the website at
http://www.bitemecharters.ca/
Collingwood Adventure Voyages
Collingwood, Ontario
Based in Collingwood, you can board the Solid Steel with Captain Kevin for a fall fishing adventure.
Hello Allison! No worries!
"We will be offering Fishing charters until mid October and will be hitting onto the Salmon as long as they are in the bay, once they have returned up river to spawn we will switch our focus to Rainbow Trout and be hunting them as they stack up for their turn to run up river," says Kevin. "Lighthouse and Sunset cruises are still available as long as guests are able to dress for the occassion!
Catering to everyone from the serious angler to the casual one and even the never-evers, Collingwood Adventure Voyages has a fishing package for everyone. They supply all the equipment, an experienced guide and will even clean the fish you catch—after they take a picture for proof! Find out more at
https://osmadventuretravel.com/fishing.html
Can Am Pro Guides
Lake Couchiching/Lake Simcoe, Ontario
Guide Brian Gardy is a competitive tournament angler with over 18 years of experience and is keen to share his knowledge with you on a fishing charter on Lake Couchiching or Lake Simcoe this fall.
"With the leaves changing the fall fishing is just starting to heat up," says Gardy. "Join us for a full or half day aboard fully loaded TR20 X Triton bass boat powered by a Yamaha SHO come see what Simcoe and surrounding lakes have to offer." Top of the line tackle and equipment is provided but you’re welcome to bring your own too! Book at
bookingcharters@gmail.com phone 705-330-1895 or find out more at
https://canamproguide.webs.com
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