The ice-fishing season is in full swing in the Eastern Townships. We felt that it\u2019s an appropriate time to pose five questions to Ang\u00e8le Breton who works at Activit\u00e9 Plein Air Philipsburg, an outfitter devoted to ice fishing on Lake Champlain.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019re seeing that the people who are ice fishing are catching more fish very early in the morning, although that\u2019s not always a sure thing; it depends on the day.<\/p>\n
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The beginning and the end of the season are definitely the best times because there aren\u2019t as many people fishing, so there isn\u2019t as much noise out on the ice. And we\u2019re also noting that the fish aren\u2019t biting as much when there\u2019s a full moon.<\/p>\n
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Mainly perch, sometimes some pike and, more rarely, you can catch bass. The luckier ones occasionally reel in a dory.<\/p>\n
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You\u2019re allowed to have 10 holes per fishing permit. And we\u2019re now selling fishing permits at the outfitter\u2019s reception desk.<\/p>\n
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For the fishing itself, nothing. Our price includes the hut with a stove and the wood to heat it. We also supply the holes, the ice fishing tip-ups\u00a0 and the bait. Access to the lake with your car is also included in the price. We recommend that you dress warmly and bring along a hot drink.<\/p>\n
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Interested in giving ice fishing a try? Here\u2019s the contact information for Activit\u00e9s Plein Air Philipsburg:<\/p>\n
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197 avenue Champlain<\/p>\n
Philipsburg QC \u00a0J0J 1N0<\/p>\n
Telephone: 450 248-2210 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m)<\/p>\n
info@activitespleinairphilipsburg.com<\/a><\/p>\n