Fishing For

Smallmouth buffalo

4.0

(47)

615 Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Smallmouth buffalo. 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

1.9 ft

Maximum Length

3.7 ft

Maximum Weight

82.2 lbs

Depth Range

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Smallmouth buffalo

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(10)

Lake Livingston

Trinity County, Texas

Smithland Hydroelectric Dam

Livingston County, Kentucky

Elm Fork Trinity River

Somerville Lake Wetlands

Burleson County, Texas

Van Zandt County, Texas

8 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Smallmouth buffalo

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

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(262)

64 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1162)

46 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1250)

40 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(319)

10 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread

4.0

(262)

7 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

4.0

(125)

4 Catches

Lures by Bill Lewis Original Rat-L-Trap 3'' - Lake Fork Special

5.0

(7)

3 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(226)

3 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth buffalo

Michael Kellum

4 days ago

•

Harris County, Texas

Went after my target fish and caught him on three pieces of corn kernel! Fish Awn!

Species Smallmouth buffalo

Weight 15 lb 10 oz

10 likes

Dobrinya Shkel

1 week ago

•

DuPage County, Illinois

My friend fishing

Species Smallmouth buffalo

12 likes

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Scott Oliver

4 weeks ago

•

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Species Smallmouth buffalo

Weight 7 lb 11 oz

10 likes • 2 comments

Toby Sulkes

2026-08-27

•

Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Smallmouth buffalo

3 likes • 4 comments

Kevin Gardner

2026-07-27

•

Clay County, Indiana

Species Smallmouth buffalo

Weight 11 lb 10 oz

Gear 1

8 likes

Kevin Gardner

2026-07-26

•

Owen County, Indiana

Species Smallmouth buffalo

3 likes • 2 comments

Hunter Ward

2026-07-23

•

Denton County, Texas

Back in TX! 🤠

Species Smallmouth buffalo

Weight 3 lb

Gear 1

58 likes • 6 comments

Johnny Texas

5 weeks ago

•

Bell County, Texas

Caught on canned corn no flavor

Species Smallmouth buffalo

Gear 1

10 likes

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