Comments on: London, Ontario Carp Fishing

By: Kris

Kris — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:21:28 +0000

I’m fairly new to fishing on the Thames. Does anyone use bolt rigs? I’ve read online that they are the best (?) rigs for catching carp. Is everyone else using these? I’d like to see what everyone else is using..

By: christy

christy — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:22:59 +0000

I am from the Owen Sound area my husband and i were carp fishing he caught 50+ carp off of the harbour wall it took 3 people to get it out of the water and up the 6 feet wall.

By: Clive Mathias

Clive Mathias — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:43:37 +0000

There are several species you can catch in the Thames, including pike! I always used heavy gear personally, the carp didnt seem to mind. Had 65lb braid on when I caught pike, and also caught carp the same day.

I know its overkill, but any braid over 30lb should help you keep those lures and hooks you will inevitably snag on the rocks.

Heres a link to a few other reports:

http://www.fishingfury.com/categories/places/thames-river/

By: woody

woody — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:35:10 +0000

As said above, dried dog biscuits, bread and worms, which can all be used on a float are good bait for Carp. Stretchy cheesestring and any type of luncheon meat and especially spicy sausage meat is a good bait as well.

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:36:07 +0000

hey, I just found your site after spending a frustration day fishing in the Thames. Not knowing what tackle to use, and getting caught up on the river floor. The corn tip is much appreciated! can you use corn with a floater or bobber thing? Is there any other tackle recommendations you have for other types of fish in the Thames? Also, I just realized Komoka has a provincial park, ever go there? Thanks.

By: Jahangir

Jahangir — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:14:47 +0000

Thanks for all tips and trikes for Carp fishing here .
finally I got a chance yesterday to be there ( Harris park ) . It was great !
I had huge monster Carp on the hook . It was so much fun .
Thanks guys !Especial thanks to a guy who was there and though me a lot about area and fishing wholes .

By: Jayna

Jayna — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:30:21 +0000

What a fun story Clive!

My hubby is taking our 9yo son out carp fishing this weekend using his bow and arrow. After reading this I hope he doesn’t lose his bow! I’ll certainly suggest they take some corn along to attract some carp to where they are. I think he said they were heading out by Delaware/Kilworth area – clear enough to see the fish, and out of town so they can use the bow (can’t shoot it in city limits.)

Ian, a nice place to take younger children is the pond at Bradley and Pond Mills Road. There are 3 docks around it and lots of sunfish. A few bread balls are all the little ones need to easily catch and release some fish, or at least get enough bites to keep their interest up. And they can always throw in their dough balls afterwards and see the hoards of turtles snap them up.

By: jason

jason — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:36:34 +0000

hey all i l;ove fishing the thames i have found a new spot near terry fox park and there is tons of carb and ugly looking pike things harris park is a great spot and almost always gurenteed to catch something i use bread on a hook for the carp have a good one all and keep on fishing

By: Clive Mathias

Clive Mathias — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:33:40 +0000

Harris park was my favorite spot (as seen in those pics above) – corn or worms will be your best bet to get some fish with the kids!

By: ian

ian — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:41:52 +0000

hey guys, great site by the way, a lil of topic here. where’s a good place to take kids in london for some easy fishing, the lil guy is a total beginner here.
thanks
ian