
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth bass are ambush predators. Look for them in places that provide cover from which they can make forays to grab unsuspecting prey. On lakes, these include half-submerged trees and logs, boathouses and docks. Also target the shadows, as bass typically choose shade over the sunny spots. Most northern lakes are rocky, and drop-offs, rocky points, and large underwater rocks are among their favourite haunts. In rivers, bass behave a lot like trout, staying near the fastest current, especially current breaks next to still water with deep holes, where they will hold and feed even through the brightest part of sunny days.
Northern Ontario — a gorgeous abundance of clear lakes, rivers, and streams. The opportunities for smallmouth bass, in particular, are second to none. Pound for pound, they’re one of the toughest and most spectacular species.
In Zone 10 Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass are open all year in all waters north of Highway 17 and all waters west of where the east bank of the Serpent River crosses Highway 17.
Please reference the fishing regulations of Zone 10.
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Featured Packages
Dunlop Lake Lodge

Elliot Lake, Ontario
Located 10 minutes north of Elliot Lake just off of Hwy 108, open year-round and cater to ATVers and snowmobilers, with a variety of local trails.
Serpent River Campground

Serpent River, Ontario
We are a pet-friendly and family-oriented campground and pride ourselves on our clean facilities. We cater to all types of travellers.
Northern Portage Lodge

Hawk Junction, Ontario
Our main camp is nestled on Matchinameigus Lake and has a large fully furnished family/group cabin as well as a smaller rustic beach cabin.
Twilight Resort

Montreal River Harbour, Ontario
Located mid way between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa, at the mouth of the Montreal River. Comfortable housekeeping units with a view of Lake Superior.
The Outpost Lodge

Thessalon, Ontario
Located 28 miles north of Thessalon on Lake Jobamageeshig, Our lodge features a majestic 1938 Adirondak style main lodge with a private dining room.
Voyageurs’ Lodge

Batchawana Bay, OntarioBook Now
Located on beautiful Batchawana Beach, rated one of the top ten by Chill Magazine, on Hwy 17 North, just 45 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie.
Whitefish Lodge & Outpost Camps

Wawa, Ontario
Situated in the heart of the Michipicoten River Wilderness, Whitefish Lodge & Outpost Camps is your home away from home. Complete with all amenities!
Como Lake Resort

Chapleau, Ontario
Located in the Chapleau Game Preserve, providing opportunities for wildlife photography. Fish for trout, pike, whitefish, smallmouth bass and walleye.
Waterfalls Lodge

Spanish, OntarioBook Now
World class fishing along with select meal plans served in our licensed dining room or a housekeeping package with your own Fully Equipped Kitchen.
Birchland Cottages

Thessalon, OntarioBook Now
Birchland Cottages is nestled in a beautiful and peaceful private bay on Clear Lake and is a wonderful place to come and relax.
Chapleau Lodge

Chapleau, Ontario
The only resort on beautiful Borden Lake with stunning sunsets and crystal clear water. Housekeeping cabins, boats and motors or canoes are available.
Moose Horn Lodge

Chapleau, Ontario
Enjoy the wilderness of Northern Ontario & everything that it has to offer. Finally a place that when night falls nothing but darkness & stars.
Mountainview Lodge

Searchmont, OntarioBook Now
Open year round! Meals and accommodations. fishing, hunting, canoeing/rentals, kayaking/rentals, ATVing, mountain biking and snowmobiling/rentals.
Air Ivanhoe Ltd.

Foleyet, Ontario
We operate 20 Fly-in outpost camps annually with our DHC 2 Beaver aircraft for parties of 2-10 persons on 3, 4 or 7-day packages.
Loch Island Lodge

Dubreuilville, Ontario
Five different locations, Loch Island Lodge / Camp Lochalsh offers some of the most comprehensive fishing, hunting and nature packages in Ontario.
Hidden River Lodge

Hawk Junction, Ontario
Experience outstanding fishing, hunting and accommodations north of Wawa, Ontario. Nestled deep into the stunning wilderness region of Lake Superior.
Dog Lake Cottages & Campground

Missanabie, Ontario
We are situated by Dog Lake in Missanabie, Ontario with 15 modern cottages completely furnished, flush toilets, and showers.
Lauzon East

Algoma Mills, Ontario
Relax and enjoy beautiful sunsets and cozy housekeeping cottages on Wettlaufer Bay. Located halfway between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie Ontario.
Snowshoe Camp Resort

Thessalon, Ontario
Six remote, peaceful, clean, housekeeping cabins along the shoreline of Wakomata Lake. Summer ATVing & ice fishing and snowmobiling in the winter.
Camp Missanabie / Northern Walleye Lodge

Missanabie, Ontario
Remote Fishing and Hunting Resort on Dog Lake. Fish for walleye, northern pike, lake trout, perch and smallmouth bass.
Blue Heron Resort

Spanish, Ontario
Family Fishing Resort on the Spanish River. Fish for Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass and more. Modern cottages, camping and RV sites.
Tyler Dunn Guiding

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Tyler offers a year round fishing guide service that specializes in unique, personal fishing adventures throughout the entire Algoma region.
McCauley’s Havilland Bay

Goulais River, Ontario
This 4-season area is rich in nature with an abundance of activities. Enjoy one of the 9-boutique rooms with beautiful mountain views in Havilland.
Lauzon Aviation

Blind River, Ontario
Fly in the DeHavilland Beaver bushplane to a northern rustic cabin on a peaceful wilderness lake. Lakes that are easy to fish and explore.
Northern Skies Resort

Thessalon, Ontario
Do you want a restful family retreat or an exciting wilderness adventure? Shopping, sightseeing and golf, or a trek to a remote fishing lake?
Red Pine Lodge

Foleyet, Ontario
Located 5 miles west of Foleyet, on beautiful Ivanhoe Lake. Ivanhoe Lake with its beautiful sand beaches is also known as the “Miami of the North”.
Birch Lake Resort

Thessalon, OntarioBook Now
Six cozy cottages – all have lake view decks, lakefront access, 2-bedrooms, full kitchen, 3-piece bathrooms, TV, fire pits, barbeques.
Brennan Harbour Resort

Spanish, OntarioBook Now
We fish the islands of the Whalesback Channel of Lake Huron and the Spanish River for Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout and Perch.
Lake Lauzon Resort & Marine

Algoma Mills, OntarioBook Now
Lake Lauzon Resort is open all year long for fishing, camping & beautiful scenery. We are glad to accept bookings for Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall.
Tunnel Lake Trading Post & Resort

Thessalon, Ontario
The Tunnel Lake Trading Post and Motel offers endless opportunities for fun and adventure in any season throughout the beautiful Mississagi Valley.
Cedar Rail Ranch

Thessalon, Ontario
Located 25 km north of Thessalon via Hwy 129 in the Mississagi Valley. Come experience a family vacation at Cedar Rail Ranch today!
Happy Day Lodge

Chapleau, Ontario
Drive in housekeeping cabins, boat in cabins, experience the solitude of our outpost cabins, or set up camp at one of our three full hookup campsites.
Angling Algoma

Hilton Beach, Ontario
Angling Algoma offers a unique and specialized bass fishing experience in and around the entire Algoma region.
Bruce Bay Cottages & Lighthouse

Bruce Mines, OntarioBook Now
Escape to nature on two private islands located in the North Channel of Lake Huron. Enjoy the outdoors, explore our islands, fish or just relax.
Limberlost Lodge

Thessalon, OntarioBook Now
Excellent housekeeping cottages. Clean, comfortable & well equipped. Fish the lakes, rivers & streams in the Mississagi Valley for numerous species.
Mukwa Adventures

Spanish, Ontario
Imagine yourself riding ATV along a picturesque Northern Ontario wilderness setting. Enjoy memorable outdoor adventures with your family or friends.
Island View Camp

Missanabie, Ontario
Incredible northern fishing adventure and world class fishing for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, brook trout, whitefish, and perch.
Air-Dale Fishing & Hunting

Wawa, Ontario
Outfitting Fly-In & Drive-In vacations located near Wawa Ontario. Experience incredible fishing as well as Black Bear & Moose hunting.
Green Wilderness Lodge

Gogama, Ontario
Enjoy excellent walleye and northern pike fishing, while exploring over 40 mi of Mattagami Lake. Affordable prices and an unforgettable vacation.
South Bay Park

Elliot Lake, Ontario
Enjoy a piece of waterfront paradise in Elliot Lake, Ontario! Offering seasonal and overnight tent and trailer sites on the picturesque South Bay.
Wabatong Lodge

Dubreuilville, Ontario
Experience endless drive-in or train-in fishing and hunting opportunities on Wabatongushi Lake on the south west corner of the Chapleau Game Preserve.
Chiblow Lake Lodge

Iron Bridge, OntarioBook Now
Chiblow Lake Lodge is located on the beautiful and scenic lake of Chiblow Lake. Offering housekeeping cabins, trailer lot rent and rustic camping.
Big Basswood Lake Resort

Thessalon, Ontario
Enjoy a relaxing retreat with comfortable cottage rentals on the crystal clear waters of Big Basswood Lake North of Thessalon.
Map Directory
Business Name | Address | City/Town | Phone Number |
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Air Ivanhoe Ltd. | PO Box 99 | Foleyet ON, P0M 1T0 | 705-899-2155 |
Air-Dale Fishing & Hunting | PO Box 1194 | Wawa ON, P0S 1K0 | 705-992-3903 |
Angling Algoma | 1333 P Line Road | Hilton Beach ON, P0R 1G0 | 705-943-5286 |
Big Basswood Lake Resort | 297 Big Basswood Lake Camp Road | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-3802 |
Birch Lake Resort | 99 Basswood Lake Road | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-2219 |
Birchland Cottages | 13775 Hwy 17 East | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-3356 |
Blue Heron Resort | PO Box 359, 175 Kring Road | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-844-2596 |
Brennan Harbour Resort | 308 Brennan Harbour Road, PO Box 389 | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-844-1136 |
Bruce Bay Cottages & Lighthouse | PO Box 58, French & McKay Island | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-785-3473 |
Camp Missanabie / Northern Walleye Lodge | PO Box 3 #10 | Missanabie ON, P0M 2H0 | Cedar Rail Ranch | 428 Wharncliffe Road | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-2021 |
Chapleau Lodge | PO Box 640 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-864-1283 |
Chiblow Lake Lodge | 95 Chiblow Lake Road | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-843-0402 |
Como Lake Resort | PO Box 506 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-864-1476 |
Dog Lake Cottages & Campground | PO Box 3-12 | Missanabie ON, P0M 2H0 | 705-234-2918 |
Dunlop Lake Lodge | 74 Dunlop Lake Road | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2J7 | 705-848-8090 |
Green Wilderness Lodge | Box 308 | Gogama ON, P0H 2C0 | 705-494-6618 |
Happy Day Lodge | PO Box 1259 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-852-0558 |
Hidden River Lodge | PO Box 7-14 | Hawk Junction ON, P0S 1G0 | 705-852-0097 |
Island View Camp | PO Box 30 | Missanabie ON, P0M 2H0 | |
Lake Lauzon Resort & Marine | 1479 B Hwy 17 | Algoma Mills ON, P0R 1A0 | 705-849-0007 |
Lauzon Aviation | PO Box 1750 | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-849-2389 |
Lauzon East | 1055 Bayview Lane | Algoma Mills ON, P0R 1A0 | 519-949-1052 |
Limberlost Lodge | 8 Limberlost Lane | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-828-0461 |
Loch Island Lodge | PO Box 577 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783 | Dubreuilville ON, P0S 1B0 | 705-234-2592 |
McCauley’s Havilland Bay | 5235 Hwy 17 | Goulais River ON, P0S 1E0 | 705-541-8139 |
Moose Horn Lodge | PO Box 284 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-864-1875 |
Mountainview Lodge | 4280 Hwy 556 | Searchmont ON, P0S 1J0 | 705-781-3329 |
Mukwa Adventures | Spanish | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-208-0477 |
Northern Portage Lodge | PO Box 6-8 | Hawk Junction ON, P0S 1G0 | 705-852-6272 |
Northern Skies Resort | 8404 Highway 129 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-206-4066 |
Red Pine Lodge | PO Box 94 | Foleyet ON, P0M 1T0 | 705-899-2875 |
Serpent River Campground | 4696 Hwy 17 West | Serpent River ON, P0R 1K0 | 705-849-2210 |
Snowshoe Camp Resort | Wakomata Lake Road, RR 3 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-206-0447 |
South Bay Park | 101 South Bay Road | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2S9 | 705-848-2804 |
The Lakehouse Marina & Cabins | 50 Bay Street, PO Box 42 | Echo Bay ON, P0S 1C0 | 705-248-2935 |
The Outpost Lodge | 8572 Hwy 129 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-841-2518 |
Tunnel Lake Trading Post & Resort | 6274 Hwy 129 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-841-2508 |
Twilight Resort | Hwy 17 North | Montreal River Harbour ON, P0S 1H0 | 705-882-2183 |
Tyler Dunn Guiding | 12 Laird Street | Sault Ste. Marie ON, P6B 2R9 | 705-206-0984 |
Voyageurs’ Lodge | PO Box 129 | Batchawana Bay ON, P0S 1A0 | 705-882-2504 |
Wabatong Lodge | PO Box 81 | Dubreuilville ON, P0S 1B0 | 705-884-1722 |
Waterfalls Lodge | PO Box 8 | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-844-2169 |
Whitefish Lodge & Outpost Camps | PO Box 1635 | Wawa ON, P0S 1K0 | 231-878-8450 |
Almenara En El Rio Marina & Campground | 57 Spanish Street | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-844-2442 |
Aubrey Falls Trading Post & Resort | 9538 G Highway 129 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 249-525-5296 |
Bass Lake Resort | Bass Lake Road | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-256-0383 |
Black Creek Outfitters | 9538F Hwy 129 | Mississagi Valley ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-841-2555 |
Canadian Airventures | 50 Bucciarelli Road, Box 1150 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-864-0442 |
Caribou Log Cabin Resort | 239 Carter Side Road | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1E0 | 705-257-5434 |
Carpenter Lake Cabins | RR #2 | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-805-0520 |
Clear Lake Camp | 21272 Hwy 17 | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1H0 | 705-842-5090 |
Eden Camp Resort | 1423A Basswood Lake Road, RR #2 | Missanabie ON, P0R 1L0 | 815-355-9519 |
Five Mile Lake Lodge | PO Box 516 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-864-0201 |
Flying Eagle Camps and Backcountry Outfitters | 26 Millwood Street | Sault Ste. Marie ON, P6A 6S9 | 705-255-1902 |
Follow Her North | 40 Hwy 583 North, RR2 | Hearst ON, P0L 1N0 | 705-373-2948 |
Four Seasons Guiding | 27 Beech Street East, Box 1418 | Missanabie ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-297-0653 |
Fox’s Den Lodge | General Delivery | Missanabie ON, P0M 2H0 | 705-234-2200 |
Frontier Lodge | PO Box 278 | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2J7 | 705-848-2809 |
Grand Falls Camp | 6688 Hwy 129 North, Box 248 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-841-2560 |
Ituksum Wilderness Camp | PO Box 374 | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-843-2276 |
Kamp Kinniwabi | PO Box 1277, Hwy 101 | Wawa ON, P0S 1K0 | 519-323-8595 |
Lakeside RV Resort & Campground | 215 Hawk Lake Road North | Hawk Junction ON, P0S 1K0 | 705-363-7741 |
McAlpine Beach/Bright Lake Camp | 16435B Hwy 17 PO Box 383 | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1H0 | 705-849-6956 |
Melwel Lodge | 435 Melwel Road | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1H0 | 705-842-2141 |
Missinaibi Outfitters | PO Box 10 | Mattice ON, P0L 1T0 | 705-364-7312 |
Mountain View Camp | 2277 Granary Lake Road | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-7087 |
Murray Lake Cottages | PO Box 1436 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 416-548-6124 |
Nemegosenda Lake Lodge | PO Box 99 | Foleyet ON, P0M 1T0 | 800-955-2951 |
Northern Wilderness Cottages | 1 North Shore, PO Box 3 - #5 | Missanabie ON, P0M 2H0 | 705-234-2582 |
Otterhead Cabin & Campground | 94 West Road, RR #2 | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-949-3932 |
Prairie Bee Camp | PO Box 1259 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-852-0558 |
Sunset Lodge and Cabins | Highway ON-129 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 249-493-0047 |
Wakomata Lake Cottages | 9538A Hwy 129 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-992-5900 |
Whiskey Bay Resort and Marina | 3090 Hilton Road, RR #1 | Hilton Beach ON, P0R 1G0 | 705-246-2463 |
Wild Rose RV Park and Cottages | PO Box 1, 11028 Hwy 17 North | Batchawana Bay ON, P0S 1A0 | 705-971-2029 |
Wilderness Lodge | Box 44, Hwy 546 | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2J6 | 705-848-8468 |