Members TrophyFishR 33 Posted July 12, 2020 Members Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 I'm making a bucket list of Northern Smallmouth Fisheries for my Dad & son. Ideally, something within 12hrs of Fayetteville, AR so that I can haul a boat. It maybe best that we hire a guide the first day of each trip? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fshndoug 523 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 I think you need to add some hours onto the drive time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Members vpk2488 75 Posted July 12, 2020 Members Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Went to sturgeon bay last year. Weather made fishing tough but can see how it could be unreal. Look up sturgeon bay open results from last year and you’ll see. Average fish was 2-2.5lbs and caught a couple pushing 5lbs. I couldn’t imagine not having a guide though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magicwormman 773 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Check out MLF live this week. The guys are fishing Sturgeon Bay and most are really wacking them! I would take a look at Sturgeon Bay as well as Mille Lacs in Minnesota. They are both amazing fisheries! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Members TrophyFishR 33 Posted July 12, 2020 Author Members Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Mille Lac's & Sturgeon Bay are on the radar. Champlain & Thousand Islands for the longer trips. Doe's the MS River at LaCrosse, WI have smallmouth? Those natural lakes in MN look to have smallmouth? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mitch f 5,937 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Burt and Mullet lakes are killer too Quote "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor Link to post Share on other sites
fshndoug 523 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Burt and Mullet lake are in Michigan just south of Cheboygan.Those lakes are about 900 miles from Kansas city Mo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fshndoug 523 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Thousand Islands on the St.Lawrence River is 1200 miles to Clayton NY from KC MO. I have fished the area twice.Great fishing and beautiful scenery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Babler 10,279 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Chequamegon Bay on lake Superior is one of the top destinations in the country for Huge Jaws. Been catch and release for many years. There are simply schools of 5 lb. plus fish swimming in the entire bay. Went last year and weather hit so bad we had to cancel our fishing trip. Still enjoyed the region. Royal Blue 1 Quote http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com Link to post Share on other sites
magicwormman 773 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 7 hours ago, TrophyFishR said: Mille Lac's & Sturgeon Bay are on the radar. Champlain & Thousand Islands for the longer trips. Doe's the MS River at LaCrosse, WI have smallmouth? Those natural lakes in MN look to have smallmouth? Yes and yes! None will match size of the Jaws in the big waters. You just have to play the weather or you can't get out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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