Birch Lake Resort

Catching smallmouth bass on a fly rod is truly an angler's delight.

By Colin McKeown Colin McKeown is the producer of The New Fly Fisher TV Series.

September 12, 2023

Nestled in Algoma Country, only an hour or so from Sault Ste. Marie, Birch Lake Resort is surrounded by numerous lakes that have exceptional smallmouth bass fishing.

To find bass that average 3 to 4 pounds and that will willingly come to fly -- that is indeed a special place. In this area, you can use topwater poppers, streamers, and crayfish patterns to hook the bass.

tnff brownwoolybugger — Brown woolly buggers are also a great choice when fishing for bass.

Using 6- or 7-weight rods, this is great fishing at a great price! Best of all, the surrounding lakes have public access.

bass poppers tnff — Colin used poppers like these to catch smallmouth bass at Birch Lake Resort.

Birch Lake Resort is just 10 minutes from Thessalon, which allows you easy access to services (fuel, fishing licenses, groceries) and even a night out for dinner at one of the local restaurants. This drive-to resort has comfortable and affordable cabins which sleep up to 4 to 6 anglers. Each cottage provides all necessities for your stay including a fully equipped kitchen and bed linens, satellite tv, and free WiFi, and the resort offers boat and canoe rentals for guests. If you have a fishing buddy, this cottage resort is pet-friendly.

For more information visit www.birchlakeresort.ca or phone 705-842-2219.

There are numerous lakes in the area with great bass fishing.

Watch Colin catch an awesome smallmouth bass:

Bass Fishing in Algoma Country

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About Colin McKeown

Colin McKeown is the producer of The New Fly Fisher Television Series, and several documentary series for the Outdoor Life Network, the Discovery Channel and the History Channel. With a passion of fly fishing, Colin's goal is to help both novice and veteran fly fishers everywhere by giving them a top-quality fly fishing series that will make them better anglers. Known for his keen sense of humour, Colin has two wonderful children and is married to the most understanding and patient woman in the world.