Wellington County

Guelph Lake

"Guelph Lake is the perfect day trip for anglers of all skill levels in Southern Ontario. Located roughly 90 minutes from Toronto and with plenty of access, Guelph Lake is an excellent choice for anyone seeking quality Pike and Bass fishing without the long travel times"                                   ~Dean Taylor (Founder of Subarctic Angling)

Species:

• Smallmouth Bass
• Largemouth Bass
• Northern Pike

• Bluegill

Tips:

"Bass in Guelph Lake see a lot of fishing pressure due to the accessibility of the lake.  Especially on clear and sunny days, these fish will often sit in heavy cover, primarily in weed beds along the shorelines. Finesse fishing is often the most successful method of drawing these spooky fish out of cover, with dropshot rigs, senkos, and flukes being most favoured" ~Dean Taylor

Belwood Lake

"Belwood Lake is another great location for any angler seeking a day of fishing while saving some travel time. Located just outside of Fergus, Belwood has the potential for some massive Pike, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass"          ~Dean Taylor (Founder of Subarctic Angling)

Species:

• Northern Pike
• Smallmouth Bass
• Walleye
• Perch

Access:

There are large boat launches and parking spaces located at Belwood Conservation Centre, however a day pass for the park is required. There is also a much smaller but popular boat launch located within the town of Belwood, as well as canoe and small boat access along the main road.