Canada 4 Fishing - Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guide

Canada's largemouth and smallmouth fighting Bass attraction. More and more American and Canadian anglers are pursuing largemouth bass. The main reason: bass fishing is exciting. Once you experience the head-shaking leap of a Largemouth you will be back for more. Another of our sportier freshwater fish the Smallmouth is well known for its fighting stamina and astounding leaping ability.

Largemouth bass are found in the southern reaches of Canada from the Maritimes through Quebec and Ontario to B.C. They can be taken with almost any common live bait and artificial baits like the Hula Popper which incite ferocious strikes and thrilling displays of jumping fish. Canadian Record: 10 lbs. 8 ounces.

Smallmouth bass stake out different water than largemouths and their habitat extends further to the north. They can be found in rocky and sandy areas of lakes and rivers in moderately shallow water. The smallmouth will respond to plastic baits, spinners and controlled depth diving jigs and plugs. Both bait casting and spinning techniques are effective. Canadian Record: 9 lbs. 13.5 ounces.

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The smallmouth bass gets its name because the rear end of its lower jaw does not extend past the eye, while the lower jaw of a largemouth does. On a light line, the smallmouth is a spectacular battler, often jumping repeatedly and diving down into the depths. The average length for a smallmouth bass ranges between 10 and 20 inches.