Toronto Shore Fishing - Lake Ontario Pike (March 21, 2017)

It's my first time shore fishing in the winter. I usually only take out my fishing gear in May post spawn.
It still amazes me the size, quality, and health of fish you can get in downtown Toronto directly from shore. My friends and family are always shocked when I show them pictures. They assume I had to go up north to catch fish like this.
Lure: Rapala Scatter Rap
Reel: Shimano Stradic CI4+
Rod: ? I don't know, some back up rod while my St. Croix Premier is getting fixed. I think it says Matrix on it by Quantum. Surprisingly really good :)
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[@therealdoug1000]

Really appreciate you promoting a clean environment. And nice work on the monster Pike.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Thanks for watching! More vids to come.

[@jean-marcboucher7878]

Good for you for cleaning up the lake

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Even one piece of garbage every time out will make a difference. Thanks for watching.

[@mcspeedypantsjr5713]

We do the same thing (this vid is literally shot at the end of my street). My son always jokes that we need a bigger net lol

[@flunder203]

you sir are a fishing gentleman. always considerate handling of the fish and consciousness about litter. respect!

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Thanks for watching.

[@mzahra1]

Monster pike, nice! And thank you for cleaning up that garbage 🙏🏼

[@beastofblurdon]

cool next time in Toronto i got to go fishing

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Fish to be had under the right conditions.

[@brandonfrancey977]

Great clip Mike, great message as well as always.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Thanks for watching brother.

[@brandonfrancey977]

Great content mike!

[@edgoodson5528]

Nice pike, thanks for the video!

[@fxnessefishing3395]

Wow Great Editing, Love to see some good old urban pike fishing. I used to go to the Port credit marina and catch nice Pike on Spinners all the time, sadly now, its pretty hard to catch em :(

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Thanks. Shot and edited all with my iphone!

[@canadianfishingnetwork3326]

Awesome video Michael!

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Thanks. We can do a CFN episode on the shores of Toronto

[@mmmmmm-wx2kv]

Great fish great vid

[@rndrebel]

another nice video! that was a giant pike. im suprised theres not more people down there fishing as well

[@caughtbyconsul96]

9 times out of 10 I'm usually the only one. But I might go during times when other people don't go (weekdays). I've been on a Saturday once and there were other anglers there. I've also seen other people post pics from there so not a secret spot :)

[@pgan100]

Aren't Pike still protected until the first Saturday of May?

[@pgan100]

Whoops. Season starts April 1st. My bad

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Peilu Gan You're correct. Open 1st Sat in May in Toronto but closed March 31 until then. Which means you can fish for pike before and after the closed season.

[@sneake9337]

Nice sized Pike !! Cool vid !!

[@caughtbyconsul96]

SnEaK E Thanks. Fun catch!

[@MichaelCross]

Great clip. Cool to see some urban fishing on the big water. Similar to here in Detroit and Lake St. Clair. I just posted my latest LSC clips to my channel.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Michael Cross Thanks. I just checked out and subbed your channel. Good content there. I fish all over Ontario but some of my biggest catches of the year are 15 min from my house.

[@MrKokemachine]

It sucks to see garbage floating around. Good on you for getting it out.

[@giopescasassari]

Grande !

[@FishingUrbanOntario]

Great video man

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Thanks. First time I've shot some b-roll so I can create a mini intro. It was fun.

[@zrayray3054]

Great video Michael, 1/3 ain't bad. I went 0 for 7 with 3 good followers.. gotta step my game up when it opens back up next month!

[@caughtbyconsul96]

That's why it's called "fishing'" and not "catching" :) Follows make your heart pump! Find a twitch that makes them strike. I find quivering works when they get close.

[@JayeeCii]

Good stuff! I was always curious to know if we're allowed to cast into a marina?

[@HookedTorontoFishing]

must show me some day! such nice fish.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Hooked Toronto Fishing Yeah, this summer for sure. We've been meeting to do a collab vid. Let's make it happen.

[@goardyvgo5864]

Nice vid! I had no idea you could fish there.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Go Ardy V GO I always have my gear in the car and try every body of water I come across b/c you just never know!

[@NellysfishingAdventures]

sick video dude

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Thanks. Hopefully they are getting better with more experience and practice.

[@vivalavolcom23]

hey buddy, nice video. I do appreciate you cleaning the water of trash too. i don´t want to sound like a smart ass but you might wanna fish with a metal leader in pike waters.

[@pierretang3]

I always have problem in finding parking in downtown. Where did you park?

[@dylanbattams880]

Do you ever fish Hamilton? I'm from Norfolk County but sometimes come up to Hamilton to hangout with friends but never have luck up near Bayfront park area.

[@Ben546]

Awesome! No idea you could catch fish from the shore in T.O.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Ben546 Many people don't realize but becoming more known now. I'm often the only one fishing when I go out. Kinda nice that way :)

[@drparkash]

hey man nice video just subd what are other fishing spots near Toronto do you recommend? fishing for anything really! thanks

[@caughtbyconsul96]

305tomacity Thanks. We can go out some time. Email me [e-mail]. You can also check out wheretofish.ca.

[@justanotherthingtodo]

Nice Mike! Good start to a new season. Let's connect soon

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Jason Nie Thanks. We'll go out again for sure!

[@fishersfishing7092]

Nice video

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Fishers fishing Thanks. It was my first time out in 2017 (not including ice fishing :)

[@mikeessner3112]

if you go there 10 times, how many times would you get a fish? i find there are very few fish this year.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Mike Essner That's a good question. Depends what you're targeting. Catch 50% of the time maybe. See fish 80% of the time. See carp 90% of the time.

[@mikeessner3112]

i meant pike. I fish up north and can get pike any day. I've been to your exact spot several times sometimes 3 of us and nobody even gets a bite or see's a fish. we don't count carp.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Mike Essner Up north (Muskoka, Kawartha) I always catch fish too but I'm usually out for much longer stints and on a boat. Shore fishing in Toronto much different. If you check out the other videos on my channel you'll see the type and size of fish you can catch on TO shores. If I catch one picture worthy fish that's a good day. 2 or 3 fish is an awesome day. This year is a little different due to super high water levels but I've only been out 3 times total and less than 2 hrs each time and haven't caught anything. But like I said, normally catch 50% of the time and see fish (pike, bass, sheephead, trout, bowfin) 80% of the time but can't always get them to bite or even get a bait in front of them depending how far out they are or how fast they are swimming. Keep trying. Try different spots. Just a matter of time.

[@viajandologoali2907]

Don't you take the fish away? You can take it? What was that fish? I'm new here in Toronto and I'm from Brazil, the fish are different.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

This is a northern pike. 90% of the time I return the fish back in the water. The big ones you want to put back so they can spawn. But now and then I keep some smaller fish to have for dinner.

[@expytoll9105]

Where in Toronto were you fishing?

[@saichung1543]

Looks like harbourfront

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Anywhere between Ferry Dock terminal and Col. Sam Smith park holds pike

[@ARPat2000]

Solid catch bud. I started fishing recently and will try Toronto out, never knew I could catch anything there tbh 😂 lmk if you know any good spots to catch in Port credit I'd appreciate it a lot

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Aarya Patel thanks for watching. I’m not to familiar with the west side. Lots of places in TO though.

[@chromerhunters8785]

Port credit in late August and early September cast a spoon at the pier for salmon and in the credit river thousands run every fall

[@roomierlight9244]

What line and do you use a leader?

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Light games Sometimes P-line 12lbs. I find that it has too much stretch. I also use 20lbs Trilene but I find it's hard to tie knots but ver strong against sharp teeth. I want to use both up before I try something else. What do you like?

[@nopeanuts2359]

could anyone send me the exact coordinates of where to fish?

[@caughtbyconsul96]

No Peanuts Part of the fun is finding a spot. Extremely rewarding when you catch a fish after all the leg work. Use google maps and start with marinas. Have fun exploring.

[@zhmark228]

Wanna go soon this year?

[@bigtoeg6378]

hey what do you recommend live bait or lures and which ones should I use

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Hard to beat live bait but also not very convenient and can get expensive. If you have the funds and access to live bait then give it a shot. I've never used it shore fishing. The fish are not always there so you can buy a dozen minnows and only use one since there's no fish around. Also harder to cover water when you use live bait vs. lures. I've only used live bait on a boat or when ice fishing. My confidence lures are: Rapala Shadow Rap Heddon Spook Rapala Scatter Rap Blue fox inline spinner #3 or #4 (all sliver)

[@bigtoeg6378]

Fishing with Michael Consul thank you for the advice I will be sure to try and get at least one

[@mzahra1]

Rapala Husky Jerk, 5.25”, 3 treble hooks, clown colour. $10 at Bass Pro.

[@pecanjesazlatkom-fishingwi4015]

Great pike... Love your videos... Check out some fishing in Serbia

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Pecanje sa Zlatkom - Fishing with Zlatko Thanks. Will do

[@RobertBrown-bc8zy]

Do you ever shore fish Lake Ontario around February?

[@mzahra1]

In the winter deeper water is warmer, so they are less likely to be close to shore

[@jt5183]

I wish you could teach me how to fish. 😀

[@alexlee6822]

where is this?

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Alexander Lee Lake Ontario :) Look at the scenery. Not hard to find. It's part of the joy of fishing.

[@alexlee6822]

thank you. God bless you

[@squamishfish]

In the States some one would be screaming at you or calling the police for Trespassing

[@caughtbyconsul96]

squamishfish really? How come?

[@j.m126]

Great video!! I subscribed👍 I also make videos and will have to give that place a try!!!

[@caughtbyconsul96]

McFishing Thanks. We can do a collab video together.

[@SoungOunJun]

Where exactly is this? I live in the GTA but always drive up north for hours! Didnt know I could fish this local

[@caughtbyconsul96]

SoungOunJun Look at the scenery, very easy to find - exploring is one of the fun parts about fishing! Also google "fishing in Toronto" lots of info on the net.

[@reelontariofishing7726]

Nice video man i never knew about the quality of pike fishing in the downtown, love you vids i also fish near toronto if you would check me out

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Let's hook up some time. Text me 416-569-6813

[@b2ssfishing]

Hey man, I stumbled onto your video today, very nice catches. You a local Toronto resident? Taking family to visit Toronto this mid June, wanna hook up and show me some of your fishing spots? If not, can u e me some areas where i can fish from bank? E me back, Thanks in advance. Jonathan. p.s. Here in TX, the hybrids and white bass are biting hard.

[@caughtbyconsul96]

Jman N Yes. I live downtown. I'm not sure if I'm around mid June but if I am, I can show you around. [e-mail].