Fishing Dufferin Creek in Toronto county, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Dufferin Creek falls inside Toronto county. What surrounds it is lake country bush. It is low-lying compared with other Ontario water we list. For a base, Bathurst Manor sits 1.1 km out. Then Westminster-Branson, 1.1 km, and York University Heights, 2.2 km. Near neighbours include: Thompson Lake lies 17 km on, Philips Lake 17 km away, Bond Lake lies 18 km on, Wilcox Lake 20 km away and St. George Lake lies 21 km on. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Dufferin Creek

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. Reported across Toronto county: johnny darter, rainbow darter and bluegill. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of Dufferin Creek is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 21°C and January about -6°C. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Winter slows the flow and edges it with ice; the open runs keep fishing where the current holds. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dufferin Creek.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Parking is close: a car park sits 300 m from the bank. There are picnic tables 360 m away. Mapping records toilets within 750 m. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Thompson Lake, 17 km out. For Dufferin Creek, the notice at the access point is the final word.