Northern Smallie vacation ideas

[Lvn2Fish]

Hey guys , I’ve been trying to research my best options for a northern smallmouth vacation . I have a 19 ft bass boat that I will be pulling along . First question is what state should I target ? I think it would be nice to have several lake options if the wind picked up and I wasn’t able to be on the big water up there . Let me hear some suggestions on where to go or even where to avoid . Thanks 

[Quillback]

Always wanted to try Mille Lacs or Sturgeon Bay.  I believe both those areas have some smaller inland lakes around that you could fish if the big water was too rough.  

 

[fishinwrench]

New York!

After watching the Bassmaster Elite derby on the St.Lawrence river.....That should be EVERYONE'S destination.  

 

Holy Crap, I had no idea !

[Dutch]

I’ve always heard that you can’t beat Lake Erie.

[Lvn2Fish]

3 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

New York!

After watching the Bassmaster Elite derby on the St.Lawrence river.....That should be EVERYONE'S destination.  

 

Holy Crap, I had no idea !

That’s why I’m asking haha ! Unreal !!! But that’s about 17 hr drive . I’m trying to find something more straight north of us 

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Lake St Clair...

[Gavin]

Camp Quetico in Atikokan, CA. Reasonable rates, you won’t need to tow a boat up. Abuse their boats on that pink granite.  Portable fish finder would be helpful. Every boat comes with a fish fryer and a gallon of cooking oil.

[Gavin]

You could do a moose or bear hunt through Quetico as well. 

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1 hour ago, Gavin said:

Camp Quetico in Atikokan, CA. Reasonable rates, you won’t need to tow a boat up. Abuse their boats on that pink granite.  Portable fish finder would be helpful. Every boat comes with a fish fryer and a gallon of cooking oil.

My buddies are headed to a lodge in Ontario in a couple weeks.  Room, boats and meals for week.  I’d like to do one of those smallie trips too. 

[Gavin]

My passport is up to date is yours?