Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0
(2193)
42.7K 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
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

Bill Griffith

8 min ago
 • 
Warren County, Ohio

Creek Smallie

Smallmouth bass
13 oz
1
2 likes

Victor Charron

1 hour ago
 • 
Joliette, Québec

Smallmouth bass
2 likes • 1 comment
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Brantley Christe

4 hours ago
 • 
Bay County, Michigan

Smallmouth bass
14 oz
1
7 likes

Charlie Chacon

2 hours ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

Smallmouth bass
11 oz
1
4 likes

.Vladyslav Mm

21 hours ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

Smallmouth bass
1
30 likes • 1 comment

.Vladyslav Mm

22 hours ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

Smallmouth bass
1
29 likes • 2 comments

Liam Thomas

1 day ago
 • 
Otsego County, Michigan

Decent catch

Smallmouth bass
7 likes

Alexis Fonseca

1 day ago
 • 
Jefferson County, West Virginia

Smallmouth bass
2 lb 5 oz
6 likes
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