Hamilton/Niagara

[Nleney1980]

Hi everyone

I'm coming over for my UK next week and am staying for a week in Hamilton and a week further up towards Niagara.

I wondered if anyone could give me some advice:

1) Can I fish from the shore adequately, is there good depth/structure?
2) What am I fishing for, bass, perch, salmon can I catch Muskie from the shore here?
3) Any preferred methods that work above others?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Nathan

[zippyFX]

There are lots of place to fish along the Niagara. Queenston Docks. Niagara on the lake. Whirlpool.

Good chance for all the species you mentioned.

[Nleney1980]

Hi, thanks for your help.

What is the depth like among that side, is it a gradual slope or deep right off the shore? Just trying to judge what types of lure I'll be needing to use.

Also, any help on what licences I need to purchase for a weeks fishing would be great.

Thanks

N

[zippyFX]

The bottom is very rocky in most places. The depth gets deep quick. Be prepared for a lot of snags if you cast anything going deep. Most people is the area use centerpin rods and floatfish for trout/Salmon. I cast some Rapala DT-18s and Mepp spinners that seem to work well at a park in Niagra on the Lake but I did not catch anything. I have seen people working worm with light weight just off the main current. You can also hit a local baitshop (I don't know any) and get some live bait and suggestions).

In Ontario all you will need is a freshwater fishing license this will cover you for everything here:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/fishing-lice...nts-canada