Summer: Where the fish are

Check shallow rock, weed openings, wood and useful shade as well as deeper weed edges, breaks and offshore forage. Smallmouth can use shallow rocks or rocks hidden in weeds; largemouth can move among connected feeding areas. Temperature, oxygen, clarity, light and prey choose the useful habitat.

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Summer

A Canadian summer does not imply extreme heat, stable fish positions or a mandatory offshore move. Shallow and deep patterns can coexist, and the main lake, bay and river channel may differ on the same day.

  1. What is happening
  2. Where the fish are
  3. How to fish it

Summer