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 (41°38′59″N 82°49′08″W / 41.6497°N 82.8189°W) is the largest of the islands, followed closely by North Bass Island (41°42′58″N 82°49′11″W / 41.7160°N 82.8196°W) and Middle Bass Island (41°40′56″N 82°48′39″W / 41.6821°N 82.8107°W). They are located in Put-in-Bay Township, 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.