Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0
(2303)
44.6K 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
(23)
Grand River
Waterloo, Ontario
303 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
(1235)
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)
170 Catches
Lures by Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin
4.0
(25)
160 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth bass

Stefan Bratic

11 hours ago
 • 
Muskoka, Ontario

I went down to the docks to fish, and on my first cast this tank of a smallmouth destroyed my jerkbait and fought really hard. Eventually my amazing cousin got it with the net, and my uncle helped take out the hooks because it was very deep.

Smallmouth bass
3 lb 2 oz
1
6 likes

NoNames AM

11 hours ago
 • 
Kane County, Illinois

Smallmouth bass
6 likes
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Phil Bellinghiere

23 hours ago
 • 
Will County, Illinois

Smallmouth bass
2 lb 15 oz
8 likes • 2 comments

Stefan Bratic

22 hours ago
 • 
Parry Sound, Ontario

I was trolling with my uncle, cousin, father, and brother. Until we got something on twice while the boat was moving. Two smallmouth bass destroyed our jerkbait, and we managed to bring them in and catch em.

Smallmouth bass
3 lb 1 oz
1
7 likes

Louka Guilbeault

1 day ago
 • 
Roussillon, Québec

Back 2 back (he is ok!)

Smallmouth bass
9 likes

Josef erskine

1 day ago
 • 
Pierce County, Washington

Smallmouth bass
4 likes

Dez Bass

1 day ago
 • 
Waterloo, Ontario

Today’s daily double

Smallmouth bass
1
58 likes • 18 comments

Shawna Woods

2 days ago
 • 
Parry Sound, Ontario

Finally! It’s been a long 3 weeks of getting skunked

Smallmouth bass
1
19 likes • 1 comment
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