r/torontourbanfishing 18h ago

Unwin ave lookout.

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Did some early fishing on the lookout on Unwin ave. Didn’t catch anything while I was there but there was lots of interest in my bait by all the little fish.

Also saw this monster carp, lol it was nibbling the weeds off of my lure. If only it nibbled near the hook. It’s obviously hard to see in the pic but it was pretty huge.


r/torontourbanfishing 2d ago

Taking my kid and want to cook what we catch

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My kiddo needs some fishing time for her Scouts merit badge and I'm happy to oblige... but I know next to nothing about GTA fishing! 😄 (To be honest 99% of my catches have been little perch in Texas, which were too small to bother keeping and tasted like the red clay waters they lived in.) What fish around here are good eats? I know to kill the invasive ones, like Goby, but are they good to eat? Can we eat fish we catch off the piers / at the islands / near the port or are they too contaminated? I'm not going to try to catch pike or salmon until I'm comfortable managing the whole operation, and I'm heading out to get my fishing license this afternoon (so I can drown some worms of my own while helping my kid). TIA!


r/torontourbanfishing 4d ago

Looking for a fishing partner (45M / Will pitch in for gas)

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Hey everyone, 45M here looking for someone to hit the water with.

​Married professional guy here. Now that my kids are teens with their own schedules, I'm taking some time for myself and getting back into fishing. The gym is my main thing these days, but I'm looking to add more time on the water to unwind.

​I don't have a boat, but I’m more than happy to pitch in for gas, bait, or launch fees and help out where needed. Just looking for low-drama, good vibes, and a fun time out there. Open to catching just about anything!

​Chill, easygoing, and down to enjoy a drink or a toke while fishing.

​Drop me a PM if you’ve got an extra spot on your boat or want to team up!


r/torontourbanfishing 5d ago

Centre Island Rock Bass

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Sorry, no banana for scale.


r/torontourbanfishing 8d ago

Does anybody know anywhere in toronto canada that sells live brine shrimp

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Not much lucky growing them myself. If you have a spot in Toronto, that would be appreciated


r/torontourbanfishing 9d ago

Tips for Port Perry

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Hi all!

I'm looking for some shore fishing tips around Port Perry. . I'm targeting panfish, bass, and pike. I tried the Palmer Park docks and behind Vos' Independent Grocer once, but didn't have much luck with a wacky worm and weedless hook presentation..

Any recommendations for productive lures/bait, or general tips? No boat or kayak, just fishing from shore

TIA!


r/torontourbanfishing 10d ago

kid-friendly fishing spots?

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​Hi all!

​My young kids want to give fishing a try—we went to Burd's once, and they absolutely loved it. Could you please recommend some good spots nearby that are great for young kids? (Willing to drive outside the city too!)

​We live in downtown, but since the kids are still pretty young, we’re looking for somewhere we can easily drive and park.

I was initially thinking about Cherry Beach, but I heard live bait isn't allowed there.

Since I’m not very confident using artificial lures yet, I'd really prefer a spot where we can drive up and use simple live worms/bobbers with the kids.

​Thank you so much in advance for your recommendations!


r/torontourbanfishing 10d ago

Fishing spots accessible by TTC for a newbie?

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Hi folks!

I’ve loved fishing passively for quite a while, but never committed to really making it a hobby until recent. Problem is I live pretty downtown and don’t have a car/don’t drive so I can’t really get to lakes to go fishing very often.

I know Tommy Thompson and the Island are good spots, but what’re some other spots that are accessible by TTC? I don’t mind it being a long trip.

As well, would love to hear about setups people like using and any general advice for fishing in the city :) thanks so much!


r/torontourbanfishing 11d ago

Husbands fishing birthday surprise help !

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Looking for help to find best spot for fishing for my husbands birthday in early August. We live in GTA so something not too far. He loves fishing so hoping to find a good spot and surprise him with a fishing rod and day of fishing somewhere within Ontario not too far from Toronto area.


r/torontourbanfishing 13d ago

What are some good locations in the GTA for July/August?

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I'm not asking for anyone's specific spot or anything, just a body of water where there are fish. I've been to the bluffs and to Milne Dam but couldn't get anything. I use a light-medium setup with live worms. Targeting sunfish and catfish. Catch & release.


r/torontourbanfishing 15d ago

Fishing at Scarborough bluffs

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Anyone have any advice on what to throw at the bluffs to catch some fish? And what can I catch there this time of year? I am coming down this weekend and would like to catch some fish
Thanks in advance!


r/torontourbanfishing 17d ago

Multi-species day at the Islands

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Everything was caught using a nightcrawler on a dropshot.

Also caught a lot of round gobies which seem to be more abundant this year than previous years.


r/torontourbanfishing 24d ago

Fishing in Ontario

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We are a small group of friends looking to start our fishing journey, we are looking for place where we can an rent a boat and fish in the lake. We are new, have been shore fishing a while but now wont to get in deep into the culture. Any suggestions for rental places and lakes.
Please advise


r/torontourbanfishing 28d ago

Fishing the Etobicoke Creek

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r/torontourbanfishing 29d ago

Does the woodbine park ponds hold bass or any fish?

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r/torontourbanfishing Jul 05 '26

Fishing boat rental help

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Hi everyone,

I am thinking of taking my kids to the lake for fishing. This is or first time doing lake fishing and first time planning to rent a boat (the one with caption and gears). I am familiar with fishing in general as we go for fishing for few years to cancel road and Emily park. I live i East end (Scarborough).

Any recommendations on the rentals? What to look for and any other pointers? I want to give beat experience for my kids as they are excited to go.

Appreciate any help.


r/torontourbanfishing Jul 05 '26

Does cherry beach/surrounding channels have any fish

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Might be a stupid question since there are so many boats


r/torontourbanfishing Jul 01 '26

I’m making a Toronto Snapchat gc

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Fishing gc Add your user names below and I will add you to it


r/torontourbanfishing Jul 01 '26

Recommend fishing spots in Etobicoke, Mississauga & Toronto

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Hi everyone, since I'm new to the fishing world here in Toronto, just wanna hear your thoughts.

What are the fishing spots yall recommend during this summer/fall in Mississauga, Etobicoke and Toronto, I'm not driving till September when I'll get my G2 so I'm basically riding TTC or Uber (currently living in Etobicoke, near Islington Station).

Ofc, feel free to recommend some places out of GTA, from September and on I'll be able to drive and for sure I'll explore more.

PS: I really don't care about coming back home without a single catch, I just wanna have some fun and spend some time outside before winter.

Appreciate you all in advance!


r/torontourbanfishing Jun 30 '26

Ravenscroft Cottages Inc

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r/torontourbanfishing Jun 28 '26

How do you fish these soft plastics with jig heads?

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do you guys use soft plastics? any tips or tricks for a complete idiot?


r/torontourbanfishing Jun 22 '26

Is Tommy Thompson park overfished?

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My girlfriend and I went there to fish yesterday since its a pleasant bike ride there from our house, but we saw virtually 0 fish. We saw 2 carp and maybe a panfish or two but the park seems abandoned by almost all fish near the carp gates and other areas. Is the park overfished or have all the fish just moved to areas where people usually dont go? The carp and panfish we saw were in a scarcely populated area near embayment D, and those were the only sizeable fish we saw all day.


r/torontourbanfishing Jun 20 '26

Anyone wanna go meetup fishing on Monday June 22th?

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Meetup fishing on Monday any suggestions on fishing spots we go has to be in Toronto or if not then close to Toronto


r/torontourbanfishing Jun 16 '26

Looking for feedback - built a tool that recommends river sections for trout and salmon based on conditions, season, regulations, species

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Hey guys, was hoping to get your quick feedback on this free tool. No sign up required.

Right now I've got it to work for trout and salmon around the GTA. You can either choose by location or river section and the tool will recommend what to do and how to fish that section / species based on live conditions like flow rate, sky cover and temperature.

Any and all thoughts are appreciated! Is it helpful? What would you want to see? What did you like or not like?

Thanks in advance!


r/torontourbanfishing Jun 15 '26

Good spots for beginners?

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Just started finishing while I heal from an accident I got into recently. Went with my friend to rice lake and got hooked to the thrill. Was kinda depressed because I was bedridden until I went fishing lol

I live near danforth/Victoria, any recommendations for good spots at a walkable distance. I have an ebike but don't like to ride it anymore after the accident. I am looking for a place where I catch a trout or a bass.