And anglers still catch fish in the pool bearing his name. This port on Georgian Bay has long been overshadowed by many of Lake Ontario s hotspots. But not any longer. It s become a primo salmon destination, with a twist this is one of the few areas in Canada where it s possible to ice-fish for salmon. In April and May, the chinook hug the bottom in 90 to 100 feet of water.
First light produces the best catches.
The fish start to scatter in late May but group into schools in mid-July. Trolling along the west side of the bay in 100 feet of water is a productive pattern, while Thomson s Hole, which bottoms out at 185 feet, is a year-round favourite. In July and August, Lyman plugs are the lure of choice. August finds mature salmon moving back toward Owen Sound and the Indian, Pottawatomi and Sydenham rivers. This location on West Vancouver Island is the one area in B.C. that has new hotspot written all over it.