Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0
(2096)
41.2K Catches
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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
753 Catches
4.0
(76)
St. Lawrence River
45.853254, -73.282875
632 Catches
4.0
(8)
Juniata River
Blair County, Pennsylvania
408 Catches
4.0
(32)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
371 Catches
4.0
(11)
Juniata River
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
330 Catches
4.0
(33)
Riviere des Prairies
Québec
329 Catches
4.0
(19)
Grand River
Waterloo, Ontario
270 Catches
4.0
(14)
White River
Marion County, Indiana
258 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Smallmouth bass

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1102)
1K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1031)
976 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Crankbait
4.0
(43)
273 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Soft Baits Worm
4.0
(51)
261 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spinnerbait
4.0
(29)
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
(22)
163 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Jigs Bass Jig
4.0
(22)
155 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth bass

Darren Persicke

3 hours ago
 • 
Montmorency County, Michigan

Diane caught another Smallie this morning at the same spot as yesterday above the dam. That’s Diane 5 and Darren 0 on this trip. Like I’ve said before she’s the fisherman in the family. 🎣🥳❤️💯‼️

Smallmouth bass
15 likes

Ryan Porter

15 hours ago
 • 
Chenango County, New York

Smallmouth bass
1
11 likes
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Ryan Porter

15 hours ago
 • 
Chenango County, New York

Smallmouth bass
1
10 likes

Jeff Burress

21 hours ago
 • 
Butler County, Ohio

Smallmouth bass
11 likes

Dez Bass

20 hours ago
 • 
Wellington, Ontario

Just caught this smallie

Smallmouth bass
1
69 likes • 14 comments

Darren Persicke

18 hours ago
 • 
Montmorency County, Michigan

Diane 4 Darren 0 so what else is new. 😂

Smallmouth bass
23 likes • 6 comments

Kevin Høecke

17 hours ago
 • 
Peterborough, Ontario

Got this guy trolling with a 7” jerk bait. He managed to drag my kayak around which was a fun ride. K25

Smallmouth bass
4 lb 9 oz
1
32 likes • 12 comments

Stream Walker

3 hours ago
 • 
Vermilion County, Illinois

Finally, a smallie worth posting. Been a tough, tough season. The drought has really impacted local rivers and streams. Lotsa 10" fish but nothing of quality till yesterday. Junebug NED w/junebug twin-tail grub.

Smallmouth bass
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