From the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre:
Horwood, Dana and Kenogamissi, Anglers will know these choice fishing spots well and others guard their secret spots churlishly lest they become as well known!
Whether it’s within city limits or in the backcountry, our abundant bodies of water provide ample winter fishing opportunities which have been a mainstay of northern life for generations. In this edition of Remember This? Timmins Museum National exhibition center drops its line into the beloved custom.
It should surprise no one that ice fishing is indeed an indigenous invention and has been continuously practiced in this region for the last 5,000 years going all the way back to the Glacial lake Ojibwe who were\are masters of the ice.
The practice has evolved and changed over time, but on the whole, it’s still one of the best times to interface with nature and bond amongst ourselves.
Fish become denizens of the depths of lakes and river mouths in the winter, it takes a seasoned and canny angler to know just where they congregate.
Once you’ve established yourself and have holes drilled, tip rods at the ready and lines dropped, your fishing excursion can begin in earnest (a refreshing beverage and nice weather don’t hurt either).
Our lakes are graced with species such as Walleye, Perch and Lake trout, but the most desirable of sporting fish here is still the famed Northern Pike.
Stay safe out there, watch out for opaque slushy ice and be mindful of changing weather conditions when you’re enjoying a socially distanced day on the lake!
Each week, the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre provides TimminsToday readers with a glimpse of the city’s past.
Find out more of what the Timmins Museum has to offer at www.timminsmuseum.ca and look for more Remember This? columns here.
