:''This article is about the Bass Islands of Lake Erie. For the Bass Islands (ÃŽles du Bass) of
French Polynesia, see
Bass Islands (French Polynesia).''
Map of the Bass Islands.
The 'Bass Islands' are three
American islands in the western half of
Lake Erie. They are north of
Sandusky,
Ohio and south of
Pelee Island,
Ontario.
South Bass Island is the largest of the islands, followed closely by
North Bass Island and
Middle Bass Island. They are located in
Ottawa County in the
state of Ohio. Historically Middle Bass has also been called Ile de Fleurs and North Bass was known as Isle St. George.
At their closest points, Middle Bass Island is approximately 0.5
mi (0.8
km) north of South Bass Island and North Bass Island is approximately 1.0 mi (1.6 km) north of Middle Bass Island. The border between Ohio and
Ontario is approximately 1.0 mi (1.6 km) north of North Bass Island.
The village of
Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island is a popular tourist stop during the summer.
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, commemorating the
Battle of Lake Erie, is located on South Bass Island, near Put-In-Bay. The island is also the annual host of the Inter-Lake Yachting Association regatta, known as Bay Week.
External links
★
Lake Erie Islands State Park
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