Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0

(2270)

44K 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

45.853254, -73.282875

Blair County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Frederick County, Maryland

Top Baits For Catching Smallmouth bass

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1213)

1K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(1135)

1K Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Crankbait

4.0

(49)

275 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Soft Baits Worm

4.0

(58)

268 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spinnerbait

4.0

(31)

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)

167 Catches

Lures by Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin

4.0

(25)

160 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth bass

Jones Gartland

12 hours ago

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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

New PB Smallie on the fly rod 4 pounds even and topped it off with a 4.2 pound large mouth on the popper. 🐟

Species Smallmouth bass

Weight 4 lb 3 oz

Gear 3

13 likes • 3 comments

Feng Li

15 hours ago

•

Simcoe, Ontario

Family time and have to use an inflatable boat. Got a few decent ones

Species Smallmouth bass

Weight 3 lb 8 oz

Gear 1

14 likes • 2 comments

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Anthony Lackey

14 hours ago

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Nice little smallie to end the day

Species Smallmouth bass

9 likes • 1 comment

Yusuf Outdoors

15 hours ago

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Beautiful SmallMouth Bass 🎣🙌🏾

Species Smallmouth bass

Weight 2 lb

Gear 1

9 likes

Jason Gibson

16 hours ago

•

Washington County, Maine

Species Smallmouth bass

12 likes • 1 comment

Jason Gibson

16 hours ago

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Washington County, Maine

Species Smallmouth bass

11 likes

Jason Gibson

16 hours ago

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Washington County, Maine

Species Smallmouth bass

12 likes • 2 comments

Devin Forrest

15 hours ago

•

Crawford County, Missouri

Species Smallmouth bass

Gear 1

7 likes

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