6 OVER 6LBS!!! Bay of Quinte walleye fishing with Blue Rock Charters https://youtu.be/3ib_2ni2coM

I caught this 20 pound freshwater drum while trolling deep diving crank baits for walleye on the Bay of Quinte. The fish put up a great fight and we were pleasantly surprised by the size of it when we landed it in the net.

I caught this beautiful trophy walleye while trolling on the Bay of Quinte in late November 2018. This walleye was my personal best. Even though it was chilly outside, it was worth every minute!

A long, narrow body of water on Lake Ontario’s north shore, Bay of Quinte in Prince Edward County is a popular destination for walleye, bass, pike, crappie, and panfish. The Bay sees great fishing all year round, with the ice fishing season being just as hot as the open water. Walleye in particular are very popular among the anglers who visit Bay of Quinte, especially in the Belleville area. While being one of the best species to target during the winter, it is spring and fall that produce the most action. Fishing is great year round, however if looking for a trophy sized fish, fall is your best bet. Night time fishing is said to be the best. Brighton Bay or Picton Long Beach are great places to target walleye. If looking to stay close to shore however, the Belleville Harbour is great in the late fall. Try using Rapala minnow baits paired with a jig. Leeches and crankbaits are known to be effective as well. Further along the Bay, the Napanee area is a great place to look for walleye and pike. The fish tend to pool near the mouth of the Napanee River, making this a great spot for fishing. Early morning during fall and spring tend to bring the most success. Bass are found in abundance throughout Bay of Quinte, however the Trenton area houses some of the best bass fishing. Largemouth bass are more often found, however smallmouth bass are known for their size. Bass prefer to be hidden while they are not feeding. Therefore, anglers should look for dense weed growth and underwater structures such as rock piles, shoals, and islands. Belleville Bay along the weed edges is great for both types of bass. The best place for smallmouth bass however, is in the Trent River, a tributary to the Bay, located in the town of Trenton. When fishing for bass, a popular choice is to use top water baits, simply for the excitement of watching the fish latch onto your bait. During the spring and fall, try using frog or mouse patterns. Best to head out early in the morning as the fish are feeding. Crappie are without a doubt the most finicky of the species living in the Bay. These fish are often on the move, so pinpointing their location can be tricky. The Bay Bridge in Belleville has proven to be a good spot, however each fishing season is different from the last. A safe bet is to look for structures like weeds or docks. Crappie can often be found where two waterways meet such as creeks or river mouths. They are nocturnal feeders, making evening and night the best for crappie fishing. Try using small jigs that imitate minnows in bright colours when targeting crappie fish. A local, favourite colour to use is called electric chicken. Chartreuse baits and ultralight crankbaits are also a good choice for anglers. LAKE ACCESS There are many acces points into the Bay, with George St. and Rossmore being popular in Belleville. In Trenton, Centennial Park has a great public boat launch.

Slow morning on the bay until my eleven year old put on a smelt stick, tipped with a minnow. The minute he lowered it down, he got this beauty.