Ontario Smallmouth Bass Fishing - Lake of the Woods Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Ontario Smallmouth Bass Fishing on Lake of the Woods.

Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass give a great fight while fishing. Watch them jump right out of the water!

Lake of the Woods Ontario is rated one of the top Smallmouth Bass fishing lakes in North America. Plan your next Canada bass fishing trip to Lake of the Woods in Northwestern Ontario.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Zone 5 on Lake of the Woods, is catch and release only from the beginning of Jan to June 30th. All bass limits are a combination of smallmouth bass and largemouth bass.

January 1 - June 30 is catch and release only. July 1 - December 31 you can keep 4 Bass a day and Bass 4 in possession with a full sport license OR 2 Bass a day and 2 Bass in possession with a conservation license. There is no size limit during this time.

Lake of the Woods Smallmouth Bass are exciting to catch and provide you with plenty of action. The sheer number of Bass in our area make Lake of the Woods one of Canada’s premier Smallmouth Bass fishing locations, and a must-visit destination for any serious Bass angler. Come join us, we’ve got a Bass fishing spot waiting for you!

The Master Angler Award program recognizes the efforts of fishermen catching Smallmouth Bass 17" and over.

Master Angler 18.75`` Ontario Smallmouth Bass caught on Lake of the Woods
A beautiful and colorful Master Angler Lake of the Woods Smallmouth Bass.

19`` Ontario Master Angler Bass

Great Fall Bass Fishing close to our Resort.

Family Fun for all ages of fishermen - with two 19" Lake of the Woods Smallmouth Bass

Spring fishing for Smallmouth Bass: we find Smallmouth Bass in their spawning areas which are in shallow sandy bays, shallow reefs and rocky points and shorelines. For success during this time we recommend top water artificial baits like e.g. (skitter pops, chug bugs, tube jigs) and other artificial bait eg.( crank baits, soft jerk baits). For live bait options use a jig and a minnow or a hook and a leech, with casting and reeling in.

In the summer, Smallmouth Bass are found on 5'-15' reefs. Recommended method of fishing is tube jugs, crank baits or a jig and a leech.

Fall bass fishing: we find the Smallmouth Bass in their early spring areas again which are sandy bays, shallow reefs, rocky points and shorelines.

Lake of the Woods is one of the few Lakes in Northwestern Ontario that has Largemouth Bass fishing. The population of Largemouth Bass is growing every year.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing - look at the size of these Bass!!!

In the Fall is when those big hogs seem more abundant. To have successful Bass Fishing you need to fish on the mouth of shallow bays,on reefs and points. In fall just about all artificial and live baits work well. We use a jig and either a minnow or a leech. They are attracted to spinners with a live minnow also.

Great Fall Bass Fishing on Lake of the Woods

Great Boat for Lake Tours & Guided Fishing: Guided Fishing Trips

Here is our 1925NE Harbercraft guide boat. Great for guided fishing trips or lake tours or hiring with driver for water skiing, tubing or knee boarding.