Trout Fishing In The Saugeen River

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The Saugeen River is a large and complex river that is fed by many tributaries along the way, both large and small, along its 160 kilometre northwards meanderings course before depositing in Lake Huron.  It is the main branch of the Saugeen from Durham to Southampton that provides anglers with great opportunities for trout fishing. Starting up in the highlands near Dundalk in south western Ontario, the

Saugeen presents stretches of rapids and eddies interspersed with broad slow moving sections in its journey to Lake Huron.

The upper reaches of the river are cold and clean and provide the ideal conditions for spawning.  Fish migrate up the river in fall and spring but access to these upper reaches is very difficult. Once you do reach the river, you may well find logjams and undercuts but the heavily overgrown area is quite spectacular. 

The fish are smaller than lower in the river but the area is quiet and the fishing good.
Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout as well as Lake trout can be found in the river.  As the river is well-stocked with most of the fish found in Canadian rivers, large numbers of anglers fish these waters.  Fly fishing is popular and it is possible to get really big trout using dry flies.  Many anglers are adamant that the bigger trout feed more readily on dry flies at night. 

One of the most popular spots for trout fishing is Denny’s Dam, a conservation area that is fairly difficult to access but some of the best fishing takes place below Denny’s dam down to the mouth of the Saugeen.  Fishermen are out in their numbers from late spring to late fall to take advantage of the good fishing. Most anglers are after the Rainbow trout.  It is common practice to fish with a single egg in this area.

You are unlikely to find yourself fishing alone on the stretch below Denny’s Dam and will have to observe the normal etiquette of fishing in order that you and your fellow anglers are able to enjoy the conditions.  If you are taking children with you, they will be able to practice both their angling skills and their knowledge of fishing etiquette.  The heavy use of the area makes it even more important that you leave no trace of your presence at the river. 
 

It is worth remembering that this area has an extended open season which gives you until 31 December to fish.  You should also check out the other areas of the Saugeen that have extended open seasons.

 

 

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