The mighty Niagara River needs little introduction to anglers looking for some of the best Steelhead and Smallmouth Bass fishing to be found anywhere in the world. Its swift currents and massive volume are derived from the fact that it drains four of the five Great Lakes before spilling out into Lake Ontario at its mouth where it attracts fish of many species in huge numbers. King Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, and Lake Trout in particular gather in large schools and feed heavily upon the schools of baitfish attracted to the influx of highly-oxygenated water.
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At the mouth of the Niagara River where it meets Lake Ontario, we find an enormous shoal called the "Niagara Bar" which is home to just about every species available in the area. You never know what you're going to hook next when fishing here, but Lake Trout are here in huge numbers in the winter and spring months, while Smallmouth Bass swarm the area in the warmer months. Once again, the combination of steep shoals and swift currents creates huge waves, particularly when the wind is coming off the lake, and extreme caution is needed when fishing this area. Read more....