Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0
(2196)
42.8K 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
756 Catches
4.0
(80)
St. Lawrence River
45.853254, -73.282875
668 Catches
4.0
(8)
Juniata River
Blair County, Pennsylvania
411 Catches
4.0
(32)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
384 Catches
4.0
(34)
Riviere des Prairies
Québec
345 Catches
4.0
(12)
Juniata River
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
336 Catches
4.0
(5)
Monocacy River
Frederick County, Maryland
284 Catches
4.0
(19)
Grand River
Waterloo, Ontario
282 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Smallmouth bass

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1183)
1K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1100)
1K Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Crankbait
4.0
(47)
275 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Soft Baits Worm
4.0
(55)
266 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spinnerbait
4.0
(30)
191 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
(25)
165 Catches
Lures by Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin
4.0
(25)
159 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth bass

mike boucher

17 min ago
 • 
Penobscot County, Maine

Got this sucker as a redemption of 1.5 weeks of no fish

Smallmouth bass
2 lb 8 oz

Jax Thompson

1 hour ago
 • 
Valley County, Idaho

Came back with 5 good looking fish and are filleting some good looking fish 😋🤤😋

Smallmouth bass
3 likes
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PapiCaine NJ

4 hours ago
 • 
Bergen County, New Jersey

Nice hit !!!

Smallmouth bass
4
7 likes • 2 comments

Jax Thompson

1 hour ago
 • 
Valley County, Idaho

Went out on the boat on a chill morning in cascade and caught a new PB smallmouth and some perch.

Smallmouth bass
1
5 likes

Mike Payne

1 hour ago
 • 
Peterborough, Ontario

Decent morning over on TASS Island today. Caught a couple smallmouth and lost a couple..

Smallmouth bass
1
5 likes • 1 comment

Brenden VanTilburg

16 hours ago
 • 
Delaware County, Ohio

Smallmouth bass
1
10 likes

Cody Collett

20 hours ago
 • 
Hastings, Ontario

Smallmouth bass
3 lb 13 oz
2
12 likes • 2 comments

Jer Wade

19 hours ago
 • 
Niagara, Ontario

first ever smallmouth caught it using a spinner bait on a lews laser speed stick with a shimano catana

Smallmouth bass
1 lb
1
11 likes • 4 comments
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