
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth bass are ambush predators. Look for them in places which provide cover from which they can make forays to grab unsuspecting prey. On lakes, these include half-submerged trees and logs, boat houses 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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Limberlost Lodge

Thessalon, OntarioBook Now
Excellent housekeeping cottages. Clean, comfortable & well equipped. Fish the lakes, rivers & streams in the Mississagi Valley for numerous species.
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.
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!
Voyageurs’ Lodge & Cookhouse

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.
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.
Lang Lake Resort

Espanola, Ontario
Set in the rugged beauty of the La Cloche Mountain range, Lang Lake resort has been offering quality vacations for more than 60 years.
Flying Eagle Camps and Backcountry Outfitters

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Flying Eagle Camps was established in 1993. We offer Outpost Cabin Rentals to people looking to discover the Northern Ontario landscape and wildlife.
Mountainview Lodge

Searchmont, OntarioBook Now
Open year round! Meals and accommodations. fishing, hunting, canoeing/rentals, kayaking/rentals, ATVing, mountain biking and snowmobiling/rentals.
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.
Lake Lauzon Resort & Marine

Algoma Mills, Ontario
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.
Normandy Lodge

Wawa, Ontario
Fish on 10 mile long Kabenung Lake for walleye, fighting northern pike and smallmouth bass. Choose from 14 cabins, which overlook the lake.
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.
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.
Henderson’s Outposts

Chapleau, Ontario
Henderson's Outposts offers the best remote fishing in Northern Ontario. The deluxe remote outpost is fly-in only and is located on the Ivanhoe River.
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.
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.
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.
Red Pine Lodge

Missanabie, 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”.
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.
Melwel Lodge

Iron Bridge, Ontario
Relax and enjoy the tranquil setting along the shoreline of Melwel Bay. Offering 11 gorgeously restored, immaculately maintained cabins.
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.
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.
Paquette’s Camp

Chapleau, Ontario
Our camp provides the perfect atmosphere for fishing & hunting as well as family activities like swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and wildlife viewing.
Wakomata Shores Resort

Thessalon, OntarioBook Now
Discover your year round, daily or weekly cottage and cabin resort paradise on beautiful Wakomata Lake, located 32 miles north of Thessalon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ernie’s Cottages & Campground

Missanabie, Ontario
We are situated by Dog Lake in Missanabie, Ontario with 9 lake front modern cottages completely furnished, flush toilets, and showers.
Angling Algoma

Hilton Beach, Ontario
Angling Algoma offers a unique and specialized bass fishing experience in and around the entire Algoma region.
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.
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.
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 |
Birch Lake Resort | 99 Basswood Lake Road | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-2219 |
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 | |
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 |
Ernie’s Cottages & Campground | General Delivery | Missanabie ON, P0M 2H0 | 705-234-2812 |
Flying Eagle Camps and Backcountry Outfitters | 26 Millwood St. | Sault Ste. Marie ON, P6A 6S9 | 705-255-1902 |
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 |
Henderson’s Outposts | 100 Queen Street, South | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-864-0893 |
Hidden River Lodge | PO Box 7-14 | Hawk Junction ON, P0S 1G0 | 705-852-0097 |
Lake Lauzon Resort & Marine | 1479 B Hwy 17 | Algoma Mills ON, P0R 1A0 | 705-849-0007 |
Lang Lake Resort | 1454 Lang Lake Road | Espanola ON, P5E 1T5 | 705-285-4241 |
Lauzon Aviation | PO Box 1750 | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-849-2389 |
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 |
Melwel Lodge | 435 Melwel Road | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1H0 | 705-842-2141 |
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 |
Normandy Lodge | PO Box 997 | Wawa ON, P0S 1K0 | 705-971-3943 |
Northern Portage Lodge | PO Box 6-8 | Hawk Junction ON, P0S 1G0 | 705-852-6272 |
Paquette’s Camp | PO Box 1239 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-870-6341 |
Red Pine Lodge | PO Box 94 Foleyet, Ontario | Missanabie ON, P0M 1T0 | 705-899-2875 |
Snowshoe Camp Resort | Wakomata Lake Road, RR 3 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-206-0447 |
The Outpost Lodge | 8572 Hwy 129 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-841-2518 |
Twilight Resort | Hwy 17 North | Montreal River Harbour ON, P0S 1H0 | 705-882-2183 |
Tyler Dunn Guiding | Sault Ste. Marie | Sault Ste. Marie ON, P6A 1X1 | 705-206-0984 |
Voyageurs’ Lodge & Cookhouse | PO Box 129 | Batchawana Bay ON, P0S 1A0 | 705-882-2504 |
Wabatong Lodge | PO Box 81 | Dubreuilville ON, P0S 1B0 | 705-884-1722 |
Wakomata Shores Resort | 9538A Hwy 129 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-698-3249 |
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 |
Aubrey Falls Trading Post & Resort | ON-129 | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-841-2575 |
Canadian Airventures | 50 Bucciarelli Road, Box 1150 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-864-0442 |
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 |
Five Mile Lake Lodge | PO Box 516 | Chapleau ON, P0M 1K0 | 705-864-0201 |
Four Seasons Guiding | Box 1418, 27 Beech Street East | Missanabie ON, P0M 1K0 | 888-627-0598 |
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 |
Hidden River Lodge | PO Box 7-14 | Hawk Junction ON, P0S 1G0 | 705-852-0097 |
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 |
McAlpine Beach/Bright Lake Camp | 16435B Hwy 17 PO Box 383 | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1H0 | 705-849-6956 |
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 | 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 |
Whiskey Bay Resort and Marina | 3090 Hilton Road, RR #1 | Hilton Beach ON, P0R 1G0 | 705-246-2463 |
Wilderness Lodge | Box 44, Hwy 546 | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2J6 | 705-848-8468 |