Smallmouth Bass

[Wayne Sieber]

Hi Guys!

New guy on this thread has a question - Does anybody have suggestions on a trip I am trying to put together for me and my Dad

Details : Looking for a Drive-In lake/resort in Ontario that is known for Smallmouth Bass fishing.

We have tried other lakes in Ontario that were sold to us (in Various Sportsman's Shows) as having healthy populations of Smallies in them, but after arriving at the place and fishing for them, found out that catching them was really a side event to other species.

Thanks in advance!!!

[superbee]

There are alot of good smallmouth lakes in the Fort Frances-Nestor Falls area. I've fished Pipestone Lake and had some good smallmouth action. We stayed at Happy Landing Lodge and he has some other good bass lakes that you portage into. Pipestone had all the other species in it, but by far more #'s of bass in it than anything else. Give Matt a call and he'll point you in the right direction. I see he has an ad on FM now.

[Outfitter17]

If you are looking for some great bass fishing this summer, we would be more than happy to help you out with a fishing trip. I own Happy Landing Lodge in Pipestone Lake as well as Camp Manitou on Lower Manitou Lake. At both resorts Smallmouth bass is king. Happy Landing is a full american plan fishing resort and Camp Manitou is a housekeeping resort with the option of bringing your own boat. For more info and/or a brochure you can go to www.happylandingfishing.com and www.campmanitoufishing.com

[smallie_hawgin]

Feetdown,

My wife and I actually had our honeymoon in the Minaki area over 12 years ago... We have been going back ever since. Plenty of bass action, not to mention a few muskies to boot. It is drive in and boat out. Plenty of water to fish. We are true bass fisherman and this are certainly has a lot to offer. The best part is that 98% of the folks are fishing for walleyes!! They don't even know what they're missing. Shoot me an email I can give you a few more specific areas to try if your interested. eraltena @ hotmail dot com.

[crappiefishnfool]

Matt-

You have a bad link to camp manitou. The link brings up koochwave cellular. this link should work. Camp Manitou

Feetdown-

I have been to Happy Landing Lodge and it is very nice, and i know for a fact there is a few lakes they can portage you into for some fantastic small mouth and large mouth fishing! I have fished a few of these lakes myself and there is some wonderful fish there. Email me and i can give you some more info.

[Wayne Sieber]

Guys,

Just a quick THANK YOU for the info on a couple of Resorts and Lakes for those battling smallies!! I really appreciate the quick answers. I wish I could have responded earlier, but this work thingy is really getting in the way of fishing! Heading up to Winni and possibly URL this weekend - Looks like the weather is going to be a little more reasonable than last weekend!

Thanks again everyone!