Finally, please stay away from bass spawning sites. They're vulnerable when they're on the beds and you're just hurting your own fishing later. Studies done in the Rideau Corridor show that bass that don't get to spawn undisturbed produce far fewer fry for the future. Be a sport. This is a golden time in the Rideau Corridor, and especially on the Rideau itself.
Anglers can rub off the winter's rust, and drink in the green shimmer of the new leaves.
Chuckle at the ducks paddling along the shore, mooning anyone watching them. When late June rolls around, eager bass anglers show up at every launch site between Ottawa and Kingston. The Rideau has been a famous bass fishery for more than 100 years. And no wonder - the bass were plentiful then, and they're still plentiful now. A few tips - these may seem obvious, but they'll save some frustration.