Quinte Fishing

I've got a week off, and I was hoping to do some fishing. The ice in Belleville is still a bit sketchy for me so I'm wondering if anyone has some suggestions/info on a lake with decent access and decent ice within an hour or so drive. I have a spud, picks and float suit and will obviously check myself as I wander out. I just have no experience on the lakes up there and looking for some advise (parking, starting points, general areas, etc). I don't care what species, I just want to catch some fish.

I have a big Rapala Cruzer 3-man flip over that is too heavy for me to pull by hand. I don't know how much I'll get to tow that around this year so I just got a Clam 1-man flip over for a bit of a lighter rig. Can't wait to use it. I have a Panoptix Ice combo on the way too! So excited!

I heard that a few were fishing on Stoco. There were a few out on Beaver on the north lake so I imagine Stoco near the town boat launch would be OK. The Moria flows into the lake to the east of the park, so I wouldn't wander too far that way.
My daughter told me that a car went through on Stoco about a week ago but I don't know if someone was fishing or missed a turn.

I'm told "Cozy Cove" would be the best bet but I've never been out there. You know anything about it? Parking/launching/fishing?

I think I may go explore it tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully a few people are around lol.

I know where it is but haven't heard about the fishing or the ice. Looked at google earth and the MPAC site. There's a right of way to the water soon as you turn off Sulphide Road.. Hopefully someone will be out there.

Good luck.

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Thanks guys!

Hi guys new here but I'm in the same situation have some time off and want to go out fishing , wondering if there's more info on Stoco lake , how is the ice? Never been there any info appreciated, thanks

ATV went through either today or yesterday I heard.

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I went out today, late morning. There was over 12" of ice but I only went about 600 meters or so I'd say. There was a few hard huts out and a couple of quads. The good thing about the clear ice with no snow is that you can clearly see the thickness of the ice as you walk. I know at some point it gets thin when the lake opens up so I punched a bunch of holes in the safe area for starters. Only caught lots of little (very little) perch. I fished 14-17'.

Thanks for the info

Ice report from someone that knows the lake (Stoco) well:

https://www.facebook.com/tweedontario/v ... 734037778/

"If you don't know the lake, don't go on it at this time"

Hey fellas.
Been out and about north of peterborough area scouting lakes and bays etc etc (On Holidays still)
Not much for "thick" ice, but still managed to find a nice spot on a lake north of burleigh falls.
We setup in 10' of water on 8" of black ice on the edge of a weedy bay around 2p.m,
Around 4:30 p.m my fishing partner landed a 12 lb tanker of a kawartha walleye . Pretty good for kawartha lakes i figured.
Definately a breeder and full of eggs..
Back she went after a few photos .
We managed to put 2 eaters in the bucket
Made for a good night out .
Came home and ate the little buggers up.
Just figured i would add a little input after always reading other anglers stories on here.
I do have pictures and wish i could add them .
Just have not figured that out yet

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As for ice north of seven.
Again no ice is safe. Take your own risks.. but i had the wife and children on belmont lake today fishing for perch in 14 fow on 8inchs of black ice

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Hey I was thinking of heading to Belmont tomorrow, how did you make out yo there? And where abouts on the lake were ya ?

I’ve fished it many times from the boat just only once on the ice