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Desroska · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 36

Went down to the Windsor Locks Canal last night for an hour of fishing or so. We only caught a couple of bluegills and a yellow perch. Something was cruising around as it was getting dark as the bait fish were jumping right out of the water. Nothing was grabbing the bait fish though (or our lures).

I know some were wondering about paddling the canal. There are now signs posted stating NO BOATS, CANOES, KAYAKS or SWIMMING in the canal. The sign is from Ahlstrom (not the state of CT). These signs must be fairly new as we fish here often and had not seen them before last night.

PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

babycubcatcher · Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 55

I have fished it in a canoe when I was young but I don't think it is allowed. Some largemouth, white perch, yellow perch, bullheads, just about what you'd expect. I'd be surprised if you got hassled by anyone and would love to know how it goes if you go, but overall i'd say not worth the trouble.

babycubcatcher · Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 55

I have fished it in a canoe when I was young but I don't think it is allowed. Some largemouth, white perch, yellow perch, bullheads, just about what you'd expect. I'd be surprised if you got hassled by anyone and would love to know how it goes if you go, but overall i'd say not worth the trouble.

anointed130 · Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:13 am Post subject:

Last time I was there I saw gentleman kayaking in the canal, no one seem to care.
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Desroska · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 36

I wonder where the Ahlstrom property ends and the state park begins? The southern end in Windsor Locks would be the easiest place to put in a canoe or kayak but that is where the signs are now. The north side in Suffield has a ton of debris and stuff in the water. You would have to walk the boat down a ways to get it in.

anointed130 · Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:08 pm Post subject:

That's actually where I saw the guy putting in the kayak, where the dam is/was.
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Daddy Pickle · Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 65 Location: windsor locks