Visible structure like shoals, weedlines and points are virtually buried beneath a blizzard of the newest bass baits on the market. There's no question that a lot of smallmouth are caught during the first few days of the season, but for many anglers, fishing takes a big-time nose dive soon after. The entire month of July offers excellent fishing for smallmouth. Especially in the many clear water lakes that dot the Eastern Ontario landscape.
Smallmouth bass are one of the most predictable fish that swims.
Early in the season, smallies congregate in large groups and feed heavily on baitfish to replenish energy and weight lost during the spawn. Catching fifty plus smallies in one location is not unusual at this time of year. Being on the water at the crack of dawn isn't mandatory either, as fish are quite catchable throughout the day. Only the most severe change in weather will shut down smallies in July. In fact, the high-sky, windy days that keep many largemouth addicts on the golf course offer the smallmouth angler some of the fastest action.