Fishing

Island Lake features a 400-acre lake where you can fish by boat or practice shore fishing at the water’s edge. Try one of our 10 accessible fishing piers on the south shore. Ice fishing is available throughout the winter months, conditions permitting.  A variety of fish make Island Lake their home, including largemouth bass, Northern pike, black crappie, yellow perch and other pan fish.

Learn more about Island Lake Conservation Area.

Sustainable Fishing Practices and Regulations

Please review our Voluntary Harvest Limits, Live Bait Ban and summary of Fisheries Management Regulations for Zone 16.

Permitted Fishing Locations in the Park

Visitors can only fish from the shore on the south side of the lake (the same side as parking lots P1 – P4). Fishing is not permitted on any bridges or from the north or south dams.

Between January and March, visitors can ice fish from accessible zones of the lake when at least 5 inches of ice has formed. Ice surfaces can only be accessed from parking lot P1 (in front of the Rental Centre). Fishing is not permitted in areas marked restricted.

Fishing Sales and Rentals

In summer months we offer minnows (river bait) and worms by the dozen. During winter we offer 3-4 inch emerald shiners (minnows). A variety of artificial lures are also available all year. These are available for purchase at the park.

Available Rentals*

• Fishing Rods (TackleShare program)
• Watercraft
• Ice Fishing Rods
• Hole Auguring Services
• Ice Hut Rentals

Rent Ice Fishing Equipment

Rent an Ice Hut
*Rentals vary by season. Subject to availability.

Ken Whillans features two ponds with small fishing piers. The Credit River also runs through the west side of the property. Orchard Pond features Northern pike as well as stocked rainbow trout each spring. Take a hike over to Kidd Pond to try and catch a spirited largemouth bass. When fishing back at the river you will find brown trout.

Ice fishing is not permitted at Ken Whillans. The park is closed for the winter.

Learn more about Ken Whillans Conservation Area.

Sustainable Fishing Practices and Regulations

Please review our Voluntary Harvest Limits, Live Bait Ban and summary of Fisheries Management Regulations for Zone 16.

Fishing Sales and Rentals

We offer worms by the dozen. A variety of artificial lures are also available for purchase at the park.

Available Rentals*

• Fishing Rods (TackleShare program)

Rent Equipment

*Rentals vary by season. Subject to availability.

Belfountain features the Credit River running through the property where you can enjoy fly fishing.
A short walk from the main parking lot allows access to the Credit River where you will find speckled trout above the dam and brown trout below the dam. Remember to check the special catch limits for this area and stay at least 50 metres downstream of the dam.

Please bring your own equipment.

Ice fishing is not permitted at Belfountain Conservation Area. The park is closed during the winter.

Learn more about Belfountain Conservation Area.

Sustainable Fishing Practices and Regulations

Please review our Voluntary Harvest Limits, Live Bait Ban and summary of Fisheries Management Regulations for Zone 16.

The Credit River is the backbone of the Upper Credit property. This area is a critical coldwater fish community that supports brook trout fishing.

Please bring your own equipment.

Ice fishing is not permitted at Upper Credit Conservation Area.

Learn more about Upper Credit Conservation Area.

Black Creek is a coldwater stream that flows through Limehouse. You can stream fish for brook trout by practicing catch and release.

Please bring your own equipment.

Learn more about Limehouse Conservation Area.

Permitted Fishing Locations in the Park

There are limited areas where the water’s edge is accessible for fishing. Please refer to the trail map for access points.