Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0
(2300)
44.5K Catches
Discover everything you need to know about catching Smallmouth bass. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.
Average Length
3.1 in
Maximum Length
2.3 ft
Maximum Weight
11.9 lbs
Depth Range
3.3 - 23.0 ft
Temperature Range
50.0 - 85.1 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Smallmouth bass

5.0
(2)
Meddybemps Lake
Washington County, Maine
773 Catches
4.0
(83)
St. Lawrence River
45.853254, -73.282875
684 Catches
4.0
(8)
Juniata River
Blair County, Pennsylvania
414 Catches
4.0
(33)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
391 Catches
4.0
(35)
Riviere des Prairies
Québec
354 Catches
4.0
(12)
Juniata River
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
339 Catches
4.0
(22)
Grand River
Waterloo, Ontario
302 Catches
4.0
(5)
Monocacy River
Frederick County, Maryland
296 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Smallmouth bass

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1234)
1.1K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1155)
1K Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Crankbait
4.0
(51)
276 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Soft Baits Worm
4.0
(58)
268 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spinnerbait
4.0
(32)
192 Catches
Lures by Gary Yamamoto 5" Senko Green Pumpkin Green Purple Flake
5.0
(1)
189 Catches
Lures by Bass Pro Shops Ned Rigs 3" - 1/10 oz. - Green Pumpkin
4.0
(27)
169 Catches
Lures by Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin
4.0
(25)
160 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth bass

Alex Larochette

11 min ago
 • 
Ottawa, Ontario

Evening Smallmouth, 2nd catch ever!

Smallmouth bass
6 oz
1

Stephen Mercurio

1 hour ago
 • 
Oneida County, New York

Shoreline fishing Delta Lake vicinity of Teugega Point

Smallmouth bass
1 lb
2
2 likes
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styles poort

3 hours ago
 • 
Price County, Wisconsin

it was a good sized Smallmouth bass at the South Fork Flambeau River Carry-in

Smallmouth bass
6 likes • 1 comment

Jenn B

23 hours ago
 • 
Warren County, Kentucky

Last one before it got dark on us.

Smallmouth bass
1
17 likes • 1 comment

Vincent Verdin

1 day ago
 • 
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Smallmouth bass
12 likes

Jenn B

23 hours ago
 • 
Warren County, Kentucky

About a foot of water this guy was hiding but I got em on the helgrammite

Smallmouth bass
1
12 likes

Jenn B

23 hours ago
 • 
Warren County, Kentucky

1st cast of the berkley choppo and this smallie slammed it. 15 inches on the board

Smallmouth bass
1 lb 11 oz
1
15 likes • 1 comment

Dani N

6 hours ago
 • 
Franklin County, Ohio

Smallmouth bass
10 likes • 1 comment
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