New to the Area (Scugog), Safety questions

[UglyStick_84]

Hey Guys

I am new to the Area and am looking for some pointers on how to use this lake safely.

I have read a lot of people get on the Lake in Caesarea. any one know if there are access points in Port Perry?

also. Ice pressure cracks? do any occur around the same location, like Lake Simcoe, every year?

anyone know what the by Laws are regarding riding ATV's though Port Perry?

[sinclair]

You can access the lake in Port Perry at the public boat launch at the north end of water street by the library.

Typically there are pressure cracks at and near the mouths of bays - Washburn, Marsh Creek, etc.

You can't drive an ATV through Port Perry.

[fishermccann]

Most of the people who I know , when walking out, park and leave from Goreskies. Not to far a walk to the channel where the fish are.

[Stickerel]

I'm new too. Can I ask what goreski's is and if you have to pay? If so, where and who do you pay?

Thanks!

[UglyStick_84]

When you say you cant drive through Port Perry, do you mean you cant drive anywhere on town roads on an ATV? or just down the main street?

[FatRap]

There is an ice fishing operation out of Port Perry called Scugog Ice Adventures, may be worth going out with them once or twice to learn the lake and the regulations. They are fairly reasonable and offer a few different time slots to go out. Check out the web site, good luck

[Babcom]

There is no set by law i can find for the township of Scugog but here is from the Durham Region Police web site. the only by law i see is for Snowmobiles.



Rules of the Road:

• Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to drive an ATV except on land occupied by the vehicle owner or under close supervision of an adult.
• Never allow a passenger on your ATV. A passenger can throw the vehicle's balance off and cause injury.
• You must have a valid permit for your ATV and a number plate displayed on the vehicle.
• You must have insurance on your ATV because it is a motorized vehicle. You must be able to show the insurance to a police officer if requested,
• If you lend your ATV to another person, you are liable for any damages or injuries if an accident should occur,
• Under the Highway Traffic Act, you must wear an approved safety helmet securely strapped under the chin,
• The owner or occupier of the property you are using may stop any person riding an ATV and you must identify yourself with your name and address. A police officer may also stop any person riding an ATV.



Where to Ride:

• ATVs can only be legally driven in Durham Region on two occasions:
1. On private property with prior consent of the property owner,
2. On designated trails. There is only one legally designated trail in Durham Region – in the Ganaraska Forest in Clarington. To use the trail in the Ganaraska Forest, you must have a valid trail permit.
You are not allowed to ride ATVs on any public road or road allowance unless the municipality has passed a consenting by-law. To date, only one municipality in Durham Regions has passed such a by-law. The Township of Brock passed a by-law to permit the operation of ATVs on open and maintained Township roads between December 1st and March 31st the following year
• Police can charge riders driving on highways and rights-of-way under the Highway Traffic Act Section IV Reg. 316/03.

For more information on ATV safe riding, contact the Durham Region Health Department at 1-800-841-2729, ext. 3241.

[jimrrr]

gorskis is the marina it is on the island cost 10 bucks to park

[UglyStick_84]

Bobcom,

thanks so much for the info

[Stickerel]

Thanks everyone. I'll provide updates too...any fish/lures/ice depths etc after I'm back.

Cheers!