Sand River

Sand River cuts through Ontario, Canada and offers classic stream fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Sand River — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

47.5338, -84.6322 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brook troutRainbow troutCoho salmonSmallmouth bass

Fishing Techniques

• For Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Coho salmon

  When fishing for Coho in rivers, focus on areas with current breaks, such as behind rocks or logs, as they often hold in these spots. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Sand River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Sand River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Ontario before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Sand River.

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