Section: Ontario Bassin'
North of 60 Bassin'
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| Some of the very best smallmouth bass fishing in Ontario can be found in the species' northern-most range. It should not be surprising that smallmouth bass thrive in north-country lakes. Rocky, deep, cold and clear, well oxygenated and populated with baitfish, crayfish, frogs, and insect larvae, northern lakes offer ideal habitat for smallmouth bass. | |
| With walleye, trout and pike getting most of the attention, bass are left unmolested and thrive wherever they are introduced. Although they grow slowly, northern bass still reach trophy proportions, attaining weights of 5, 6, even 7 pounds and lengths in excess of 24 inches at times. According to the National Fish Registry, the all-time Canadian record for smallmouth bass came out of BirchBark Lake and the Ontario live-release record smallmouth from Lake Manitouwabing - both "north of 60" - Hwy. # 60, that is. |  |
 | Some north-country bassin' hotspots are just off the highway, while others are semi-remote, not quite so easily accessed. All offer unique bass fishing opportunities for those who venture north. 
North of 60 |