Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0
(2192)
42.7K 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
666 Catches
4.0
(8)
Juniata River
Blair County, Pennsylvania
411 Catches
4.0
(32)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
383 Catches
4.0
(34)
Riviere des Prairies
Québec
344 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
280 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Smallmouth bass

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1176)
1K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1096)
999 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
(24)
164 Catches
Lures by Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin
4.0
(25)
159 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth bass

.Vladyslav Mm

13 hours ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

Smallmouth bass
1
19 likes • 1 comment

.Vladyslav Mm

13 hours ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

Smallmouth bass
1
19 likes • 2 comments
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Liam Thomas

19 hours ago
 • 
Otsego County, Michigan

Decent catch

Smallmouth bass
6 likes

Alexis Fonseca

20 hours ago
 • 
Jefferson County, West Virginia

Smallmouth bass
2 lb 5 oz
5 likes

Matthew M

17 hours ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

Decent smallie on the fly. 0x on my 8wt, hand-tied jig streamer I called the “raging wool”. I should’ve taken a picture of it before it got destroyed.

Smallmouth bass
14 likes • 1 comment

Gabe Leggett

1 day ago
 • 
Hastings, Ontario

Smallmouth bass
2 lb
1
8 likes

Alexander Nguyen

55 min ago
 • 
Ottawa, Ontario

— current break — Quality just step away. Instagram: @fishinuggz

Smallmouth bass
4 lb
2
9 likes

PapiCaine NJ

23 hours ago
 • 
Bergen County, New Jersey

River action 🔥

Smallmouth bass
4
15 likes • 1 comment
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