Fishing Overview for Big Bay
A broad indentation on the north shore of Prince Edward County within the Bay of Quinte, known for walleye runs during cool-water periods and smallmouth bass along rocky transitions. Weed edges hold pike and perch through summer. Trollers trace the basin contours and channel edges, while shore opportunities exist at select public pull-offs; its proximity to
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Distance to earth:391,988 kmProximity:32.2 %
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Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Big Bay area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 8 beaches and bays in this area.
Big Bay Creek - 0km , Kidd Bay - 6.14925387592km , Mallory Beach - 9.4201037142km , Colpoy's Bay - 11.8722924133km , Sydney Bay - 16.71162347119km , Paynter's Bay - 18.49068442784km , Bayview Point - 18.56083121305km , Hope Bay - 20.72982514095km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 3 main harbours in this area.
Johnson Harbour - 15.13462536646km, MacGregor Harbour - 16.22163904351km, Harbour Point - 17.92283335554km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Big Bay. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Big Bay Creek - 0km , Slough of Despond - 2.26246943119km , Kidd Point - 5.42521016009km , White Cloud Island - 5.71130160103km , Gowan Lake - 5.93136569644km , Lake Charles - 6.06934349579km , Gleason Lake - 6.07465388442km , Kidd Bay - 6.14925387592km , Pyette Point - 6.82244409167km , Gleason Brook - 6.84753809978km , Scale Lake - 8.69242190291km , Mallory Beach - 9.4201037142km , Presqu'ile Point - 9.6252324387km , Cornet Point - 10.07642751987km , Kings Point - 11.79550178231km , Colpoy's Bay - 11.8722924133km , Colpoy's Creek - 13.3241927768km , Owen Sound - 13.54929161987km , Francis Lake - 13.75648450102km , Waterton Creek - 15.06131845856km , Johnson Creek - 15.13462536646km , Johnson Harbour - 15.13462536646km , MacGregor Harbour - 16.22163904351km , Sydney Bay - 16.71162347119km , Vail's Point - 16.8503753364km , Big Mud Lake - 17.07462123546km , Prairie Point - 17.46111735507km , Keefer Creek - 17.48688351408km , Harkness Point - 17.80298181371km , Harbour Point - 17.92283335554km , Berford Lake - 18.39098399984km , Paynter's Bay - 18.49068442784km , Bayview Point - 18.56083121305km , Hepworth Creek - 18.99221390345km , Bothwell's Creek - 19.6555425363km , Shepherd Lake - 19.70756480812km , Melville Sound - 19.71945444201km , Skinner's Marsh - 20.4736077664km , Hope Bay - 20.72982514095km , Benjamin's Point - 21.52576236279km
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