Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of The Fish’n Canada Show, Pete Bowman joins Steve Niedzwiecki — former owner of Chaudiere Lodge — on an unforgettable return to the stunning waters of Lake Nipissing and the French River.
Their mission starts on the vast open waters of Lake Nipissing targeting aggressive Smallmouth Bass. But when the weather shifts and wind picks up, the duo adapts, shifting to the more sheltered and structure-filled French River in pursuit of deep-cover Largemouth.
From rocky shorelines to thick vegetation, it’s a lesson in adapting to changing conditions and matching the bite to the environment — all while exploring two of Ontario’s premier bass fisheries.
Episode 562 - From Nipissing to the French
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One of Canada's longest-running fishing shows, Fish'n Canada travels from coast to coast in search of trophy fishing opportunities. First started by brothers Angelo and Reno Viola in 1986, The Fish’n Canada Show has been on the air for over 30 years. Today, Angelo is joined by lifelong fishing buddy, Peter Bowman, and the pair continue to travel across Canada educating anglers using the experience they’ve gained over the years
In this episode of The Fish’n Canada Show, Pete Bowman joins Steve Niedzwiecki — former owner of Chaudiere Lodge — on an unforgettable return to the stunning waters of Lake Nipissing and the French River.
Their mission starts on the vast open waters of Lake Nipissing targeting aggressive Smallmouth Bass. But when the weather shifts and wind picks up, the duo adapts, shifting to the more sheltered and structure-filled French River in pursuit of deep-cover Largemouth.
From rocky shorelines to thick vegetation, it’s a lesson in adapting to changing conditions and matching the bite to the environment — all while exploring two of Ontario’s premier bass fisheries.
Episode 562 - From Nipissing to the French
CONNECT WITH US
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► WEBSITE fishncanada.com
► FACEBOOK facebook.com/FishnCanada
► INSTAGRAM instagram.com/fishncanadaofficial/?hl=en
► TWITTER twitter.com/angeloviolafnc
One of Canada's longest-running fishing shows, Fish'n Canada travels from coast to coast in search of trophy fishing opportunities. First started by brothers Angelo and Reno Viola in 1986, The Fish’n Canada Show has been on the air for over 30 years. Today, Angelo is joined by lifelong fishing buddy, Peter Bowman, and the pair continue to travel across Canada educating anglers using the experience they’ve gained over the years
