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Marten River Fall Fishing in Ontario

What Is Fall Fishing?

Fall fishing in Marten River can be great if you fish the right places and take advantage of it. ... It is my favorite time of year for fishing - the Marten River mornings are cool, afternoons are perfect for fall fishing.

Marten River fall fishing offer some of the best walleye, bass, and northern pike fishing found in the area. Truly some of the best tasting walleye you'll find in Marten River lakes. Northern pike, bass and pan fish of every species are well established and common. If you haven't fished the chain of lakes in Marten River Ontario, you are missing out on an experience to be long remembered.

Here at Ridgewood Cottages in Temagami you'll enjoy great fishing, and all the amenities you need for a vacation like no other.

Marten River Fishing Tips for Walleye

• Walleye spawn just after "ice out" when water temperatures reach 45-50 degrees. Following spawning, males feed heavily. Females, however, rest for about two weeks, then go on a feeding binge. This is the best time to catch a trophy.
• Walleye, are night feeders but don't be fooled into thinking this is the only time to fish them. Water color has a definite effect on the feeding habits of the walleye. Many lakes are dark water lakes. High noon is a good time to fish for walleyes in these waters.
• Keep in mind, too, that walleye are gentle feeders. They hit light. Reel them in slowly.
• Walleyes are basically bottom feeders, but don't ignore those fish that suspend over drop offs in deep lakes. Some of the best summer walleye fishing is provided by suspended fish.
• Some people have found walleye hang about 3 to 6 feet from the bottom and run in schools on the edges of shelves where the bait fish are. You will usually catch them just at dusk and a half hour after dark they usually stop hitting.
• Don't forget Temagami and Marten River Ice Fishing - This is a great time of year to catch all species. Present the right bait and you'll get lucky!

Marten River Northern Pike Fishing Tips

• There are plenty of northern pike in the Marten River chain of lakes - live bait is usually the key
• You'll need a bit more patience if your are fishing for trophy northern, we know they are not feeding on minnows!
• You'll need to buy some good size bait since large 20 pound northern are usually feeding on 1/2 - 1 pound walleyes
• Some people use Musky rigs to catch the big ones
• Northern Pike like to ambush their prey. Rocky points and narrow sections of the lake are good places to find Northern
• Pike will play with your bait. It is not uncommon for a big Pike to hit and let go several times before the bait is taken. With this in mind you have to show some patience.
• Wait for your float to be under the water for at least one minute before you set the hook.
• Slowness and action are needed when fishing for a trophy northern pike.

Crappie Fishing Tips

• Crappie fishing is usually really good both in the winter and early spring
• Try fishing at different depths until you get action
• Evening and night fishing with lighted bobbers works best
• Use a small yellow & white swedish pimple with small minnows
• In open water make sure to keep your bait moving, cast out and slowly jerk the rod as you real the bait back in.
• When ice fishing you should give the rod three quick jerks then bring in a little line, continue this action until bait is in the hole, then drop bait to about a foot from the bottom and try again.

Fishing Marten River Area Lakes

• Marten River is located in the heart of northeastern Ontario making it easy to fish all the great lakes including Marten Lake, Red Cedar Lake by Hwy # 64, Wicksteed Lake, and many others.
• Plan to bring a variety of fishing equipment since there are many species of trophy fish in our Marten River waters.
• Many of the Marten River and Temagami area guides have online fishing reports, it pays to keep an eye on these reports if your planning to fish on many of the lakes in the Marten River area.
• Enjoy your Marten River fishing vacation!

Marten River Ice Fishing

Spend your Ontario Winter Vacation at Ridgewood Cottage Resort on Angus Lake

Plan your next Ontario ice fishing trip in our area where there are 100's of good ice fishing lakes to choose from. Most all Marten River lakes in the area have walleye, northern pike and whitefish.

The area is known for it's great walleye waters with rock formation, plenty of weedy areas. Bring your ice fishing shanty or rent one when you arrive. There are plenty of ice huts to choose from whether your looking for a luxury on ice hut, or just a way to stay out of the wind.

Ridgewood Cottages offers comfortable accommodations and is a well known Ontario fishing resort. The Temagami and Marten River Ontario area also offers great recreation including great snowmobiling trails, cross country skiing and other great attractions.

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