When the ice thickens on the protected harbour at the mouth of the Bighead River in Meaford, fishermen and women venture off the harbour wall and out onto ice shacks. There, they drop a line for the Rainbows below.

But even if the ice isn’t quite ready, or you just want to try it out without investing in gear and a hut, you can experience the fun of ice fishing just west of Meaford. U Catch’em Charters offers ice fishing on their stocked pond during the winter months. It’s almost luxurious. Settle down in a heated fishing hut to try for Rainbow, Speckled and Brown Trout between 12″ to 24″. On top of that, you don’t need a licence, and there’s no limit. Cost is $50 per person, equipment and hut included.

Location: 205572 Hwy.26 Call 519-538-5333 to reserve your time. Or visit U Catch’em’s website.