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Hamilton/Niagara - Nleney1980 - 08-11-2017 03:16 AM
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
RE: Hamilton/Niagara - zippyFX - 08-14-2017 04:47 PM
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.
RE: Hamilton/Niagara - Nleney1980 - 08-14-2017 05:49 PM
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
RE: Hamilton/Niagara - zippyFX - 08-15-2017 12:18 AM
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-licence-non-residents-canada