Fly fishing guru Lefty Kreh ranked the Saugeen as the number one smallmouth bass river in North America – thanks to his near consistent catch of trophy size bass of 5 lbs and more. One of the largest watersheds in Southern Ontario, the Saugeen River and its tributaries is also prized for brown trout, brook trout and even muskie and salmon.
The river’s virtues are many. The water is crystal clear. Different flow includes fast water and slow pools. There’s an abundance of mayflies, caddis flies and stoneflies. And, while it meanders through rural farm country, the Saugeen River, with its forested banks, extends a wilderness feeling. Best spots? The experts keep them a secret, but professional fly fishing guides can take you there. ***Also, see “Fishing”.
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