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SHOAL LAKE BASS FISHING
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Line Magazine last year said "Shoal Lake has the best fishing on the
Northwest Region with schools of smallmouth bass that have never
seen a lure".
75,000+ acres of clean clear water with countless
miles of shoreline and hundreds of islands and even more rock shoals
are the perfect bass mix.
30 to 50 fish days are common with 100 fish days
possible. A good mix of small to large fish with the majority in the
2 to 3 pound class. The main forage for the smallmouth bass here on
Shoal Lake are crayfish, smelts and minnows.
 Starting
in May when water reaches the mid 40? F range fish begin to move
shallow. Bass begin to build nests when water reaches about 55?? F
in 2 to 10 feet of water. Spawning occurs at approximately 57? F to
65? F. Male Bass guard the nests then the females move on. In summer
fish hang out on rock piles and points. Once fall arrives and the
water cools fish slowly move deeper so expect to have to fish 15' -
20?' deep or more to catch good numbers of fat, large Bass.
Due to the clear water small test line on light
outfits works best. Most fishermen use 8 pound test line or lighter
on a light to medium action rod. Bait choices vary from spinner
baits to minnow bait or crank baits to top water lures such as
Walkers or Poppers. Plastic baits are a top choice also with tube
jigs, senko's or flukes being the most used.
Shoal Lake has an outstanding Bass population. In
order to keep it World Class our Camp has adopted a catch & release
rule on ALL Bass. Fishing will be as good in the future as today.
The thrill is on the catching!
If you like Bass Fishing you will love Shoal Lake .
Also don't forget we also have a few large mouth bass too!
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Shoal Lake Lodge
Tim, David & Katherine Kobelka
Box 31
Kejick, Ontario P0X 1E0
Phone: (705) 261-2277 (BASS) |
Shoal Lake Lodge 
