Ontario Shore Fishing Forum

My husband and I like to fish from shore. So far, we've been spectacularly unsuccessful. We live close to the Nation and Rideau Rivers, and would love to hear about new spots. Thanks!

Welcome to the forum, although it has been a bit slow lately. You need to get in contact with ZippyFX, a member who also lives around that area and, like me, fishes for as many species as he can find.

Nation River! Worms on bottom, Carolina Rig, forget about lures. I caught so many fish there (mostly HUGE drum, catfish and redhorse, the odd walleye) ... one of my favourite places to fish. I wish I still lived out that way (just for the fishing)! Good luck and keep us all posted ...

rideau river is an incredible fishery...try any of the many locks that are in the area and start fishing there....i used to always fish in merrickville...there a few bridges that are great spots to shore fish..