I fished it the whole month of 2015 August, 13 portages in and 30 mile paddle in the BWCA/Quetico. The smallmouth Bass Fishing was excellent. I measured several of the larger ones before release at 22". Alot of fish 19 to 22" last summer all on artificials. I have fished it most summers since 1970. I have caught a number of 5lb + smb's years past fishing livebait. This watershed holds many 5lb + smb's. Jig and Kalen worm/plastics. Senkos. Green pumkin, black, brown. Strike King Zulu/pearl. Dropshot. Surface lures early morning and evening. Spend sometime on BWCA.com fishing forum. Hope this helps.