Fishing
The fish are biting all along the TSW—get expert tips on fishing the region
Stock up, set out, and cast a line
Fishing is a big deal in the Trail Towns—so big, in fact, that in 2012 Hastings was named Ultimate Fishing Town Canada. Fish are biting all throughout the region, however, and these tips and recommendations can help you have the best possible day on the water.
Where to Fish
Bobby Belmonte of 2B Fishing has a passion for the sport that runs deep, and the knowledge to help seasoned and novice anglers alike to experience the best of the region. Bobby recently took us on a tour of Buckhorn Lake, and our feature article on the subject serves as a good primer on fishing in Kawarthas Northumberland.
If you’re wondering where to launch from, refer to our Boating page.
If you’re just looking to cast a line from shore, expand the accordion menu below to find coordinates recommended by local fishing experts.
| Lake | Fish from Shore Coordinates |
| Katchawanooka Lake | 44° 25'47.8"N 78° 16‘11.2"W |
| Little Lake (Peterborough) | 44°17'55.5"N 78°18'17.9"W |
| Little Lake (Peterborough) | 44 17’58.5″N 78 18’31.7″W |
| Little Lake (Peterborough) | 44 17’48.6″N 78 18’57.8″W |
| Little Lake (Peterborough) | 44 17’36.0″N 78 19’00.1″W |
| Mitchell Lake | 44° 34.035‘ N 78° 57.391 W |
| Otonabee River | 44° 12‘43.0"N 78° 21‘18.1"W |
| Otonabee River | 44°24'59.5"N 78°15’55.5"W |
| Otonabee River | 44 12’56.0″N 78 14’00.8″W |
| Otonabee River | 44 12’56.0″N 78 14’00.8″W |
| Otonabee River | 44 22’22.4″N 78 17’14.8″W |
| Otonabee River | 44 22’10.5″N 78 17’27.3″W |
| Otonabee River | 44 21’11.1″N 78 17’33.7″W |
| Stony Lake | 44° 32‘01.7"N 78° 08‘40.0"W |
| Rice Lake | |
| Rice Lake | 44°15'49.5"N 78°03'47.2"W |
| Pigeon Lake | 44°18'01.5"N 78°33'21.1"W |
| Pigeon Lake | |
| Stoney Lake | |
| Stoney Lake | |
| Balsam Lake | |
| Balsam Lake | |
| Scugog Lake | |
| Scugog Lake | |
| Round Lake | |
| Crowe Lake | |
| Jack’s Lake | |
| Chandos Lake | |
| Canal Lake | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Dalrymple Lake | |
| Mitchell Lake | |
| Katchawanooka Lake | |
| Kasshabog Lake | |
| Mississauga Lake | |
| Salmon Lake | |
| Gull Lake | |
| Little Boshkung Lake | |
| Otonabee River | |
| Little Lake | |
| Sturgeon Lake | 44.363557 N 78.737161 W |
| Burnt River | |
| Lovesick Lake | |
| Gull River | |
| Bass Lake | |
| Cameron Lake | |
| Big Cedar | |
| Coon Lake | |
| Belmont Lake | |
| Little Boshkung Lake |
Hastings: Ultimate Fishing Town
Hastings is prime territory for anglers, and it’s got the 2012 Ultimate Fishing Town Canada award to prove it. Fish from the bridge in the middle of town—the only roadway bridge in Ontario you can legally fish from—and catch muskie, walleye, bass, pickerel, and more.
Even if you’re not the fishing type, you may be curious to pay a visit to Pisces Pete, a large sculpture of a pickerel at 3 Dit Clapper Drive that celebrates the town’s love of the sport. Head to our dedicated Hastings page to find more info on the town.
Lucky Strike Bait Works
This video by Welcome Peterborough was made to celebrate Lucky Strike Bait Works’ 95th anniversary—learn more about this unique Peterborough business.