Smallmouth Bass are without question the hardest fighting fresh-water fish when you consider their size. Smallmouth Bass fly into the air as soon as you get them on the line and then they turn sideways and dig deep, thus giving you a great fight.

Smallmouth Bass are common in Lake Nipissing. You will find them just about everywhere but the larger bass tend to stakeout territories around shoals, islands and rocky points. Rocky bottoms are where their favorite food, the crayfish, can be found in abundance.

Smallmouth bass are common in the ½ pound to 2 ½ pound range. Guests who specifically fish for them will catch 3 and 4-pounders with the odd 5 and 6-pounder. Lake Nipissing is a big lake so there are monster trophy Smallmouth Bass that are much larger.

Smallmouth Bass in Lake Nipissing like crayfish, minnows, worms and leaches. They will also hit lures like Floating Rapalas, Junior Thunder Sticks, worm colored Tub Jigs and small spinner baits.