Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0
(2316)
44.8K 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
773 Catches
4.0
(84)
St. Lawrence River
45.853254, -73.282875
687 Catches
4.0
(8)
Juniata River
Blair County, Pennsylvania
414 Catches
4.0
(34)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
398 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
308 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
(1250)
1.1K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1163)
1K Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Crankbait
4.0
(51)
277 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Soft Baits Worm
4.0
(59)
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
(26)
160 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth bass

Jon Rush H$K MI Management Division

22 hours ago
 • 
Ionia County, Michigan

Sundays are for footballs and this one didn’t disappoint! Tight lines, sisters & brothers!🎣

Smallmouth bass
2
23 likes • 19 comments

Sprinkle Toad

1 day ago
 • 
Muskoka, Ontario

Was fishing for pike with a copper spoon and this bass thought it looked good

Smallmouth bass
5 lb
1
2 likes
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Jenn B

21 hours ago
 • 
Allen County, Kentucky

Tough bite today. Started with senko then found this helgrammite , switched and caught this 14 incher and that was it.

Smallmouth bass
1 lb 6 oz
14 likes

Jenn B

21 hours ago
 • 
Allen County, Kentucky

Smallmouth bass
13 likes

Douglas Terry

1 day ago
 • 
Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Smallmouth bass
4 likes

Angel Berrios

1 day ago
 • 
Hartford County, Connecticut

Smallmouth bass
10 likes • 1 comment

Jenn B

1 day ago
 • 
Overton County, Tennessee

First Tennessee Smallie in a dress.

Smallmouth bass
16 likes

Travis Pilikia

1 day ago
 • 
Stevens County, Washington

Lil chunk from yesterday's cold weather kayak adventure 🥶

Smallmouth bass
3
28 likes • 12 comments
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