Episode 184: Smallmouth Paradise on Lake Timiskaming

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On this “On the Road Again” edition of Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete Bowman teams up with Steve Niedzwiecki at Ontario’s Old Mission Resort on Lake Timiskaming — the headwaters of the Ottawa River and home to some of the best smallmouth and walleye fishing in the province. The guys swap stories from their trip, including fishing in 500 feet of water, the lake’s unusual “chocolate milk” colour, and the surprisingly aggressive fish that thrive in it. They also cover border-water license rules, muskie fishing realism, the threat of invasive grass carp, and a rare 80-year-old fish population in Minnesota. Plus, listener questions on beginner carp fishing, tips for non-Euro rigs, and why this spot should be on every angler’s list.