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SHOAL LAKE BASS FISHING
 Fishin Line Magazine this 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 50fish 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 40ْ
F range fish begin to move
shallow. Bass begin to build nests when water reaches about 55ْْ
F in 2 to 10 feet of water.
Spawning occurs at approximately 57ْ
F to 65ْ
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' - 20ْ'
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 Walters or Poppers. Plastic baits are a
top choice also with tube jigs, senko's or flulas 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 
