Have you ever tried ice fishing? Ashley Rae’s ice fishing adventure story is sure to spark your curiosity. – The Editors
Over the past three years, I’ve traveled to the Elliot Lake region in Northern Ontario, to explore the fishing opportunities found throughout. My trips have included spring, summer, and fall fishing adventures, however I had not yet checked off ice fishing in this beautiful area until just last week. I was really looking forward to hitting the hardwater here, and in particular, targeting brook trout. I’m excited to share how this experience unfolded! I have partnered with the City of Elliot Lake for this fishing trip.
Our Accommodations: Nestle at the Nook
Joining me for this fishing trip was my significant other, Eric. We opted to stay at Nestle at the Nook, an AirBNB located in a quiet neighborhood in the city. Although we didn’t get out ice fishing on Elliot Lake for this outing, this home has a walking path that leads to a beach area on this body of water. We really enjoyed our stay at this home which was very cozy, clean, and spacious. It always amazes me that just a short drive in any direction from the heart of the city takes you into rugged wilderness, surrounded by lakes, rivers, and breathtaking views. It’s one of the many reasons I love this place!
Our Ice Fishing Adventures
We managed to check out a few different bodies of water during our outings, as well as bring three different species topside. During our first afternoon, Eric and I got out for a few hours to explore a lake not far from the city that we could easily access on foot. I landed my first smallmouth bass of the season, which can be targeted year-round in this part of Zone 10, unlike back home. I caught this fish on a 1/8oz Sebile Vibrato blade bait. This brief outing was the perfect way to kick off our trip, however the excitement for the following days made it hard for me to sleep!
Continue reading about Ashley’s ice fishing adventure at She Loves to Fish.
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