Fishing the Ottawa

[joeIII]

Im soon going to fish the Ottawa River (near Mattawa) for the first time and was wondering if anyone can offer any help. Will be fishing in early Sept. looking to catch Walleye, Bass, Pike and of course Muskie. I could use some help with lure/bait selection and any ideas on where to go will be greatly appreciated. By the way, I will be fishing from a boat. Thanks

[BASSSTALKER]

White grub always works for me for for eyes

[Floatinator]

Try the swisha dam! Try down rigging in about 25 to 35 ft with rippling red fins "blue and silver or black and gold" My buddy and i hammered them. He caught a 11 lbs 7 oz monster and she is still swimming today......tight lines......Mike

[Junior24]

Sounds great
I am from Mattawa and have always had luck with the minnow with jig head combo, however pink has also worked well. As far as location goes I often fished near the Otto Holden dam, both from shore and from a boat. Also, downstream of the train bridge has also been good.
Good luck

[joeIII]

Thanks guys, I read somewhere that Muskie are located in only certain parts of the Ottawa River but it didnt say which parts. Does anyone know if Muskie are located anywhere near Mattawa??

[Seaweed]

There are muskie everywhere in the Ottawa and its tribs.

Don't let anyone tell you any different. Play big and catch big... that is the game.