Lake Ontario
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Lake Ontario Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Hard Jerkbaits4
- Drop Shot3
- Ned Rigs2
- Finesse Hair Jigs1
- Football Jigs1
Total Fishing Reports
35
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Smallmouth Bass12 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Laydowns
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Reef
Jerkbaits, spybaits, small swimmers, and ned rigs are good ways to find and catch prespawn smallies on Lake Ontario. Matching the bait to the natural perch or minnow colors is important since these fish can be very wary during the prespawn. Focusing on areas near where spawning fish can be found is the best way to catch them, covering water is the key to finding the most active prespawn fish. On days with warm weather/high sun lean to a faster retrieve and reaction bites.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Fishing the Oswego River dragging a jig slowly through rocks. Let it sit a little while when you feel it get hung up. When you pop it free, pause and wait for the bite. That’s when most bites were happening: the pause after freeing the jig from the rocks.
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for Smallmouth Bass + SpringChoose from techniques based on Lake Ontario fishing reports.
