Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0
(1784)
36.5K 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
716 Catches
4.0
(64)
St. Lawrence River
45.853254, -73.282875
529 Catches
4.0
(8)
Juniata River
Blair County, Pennsylvania
354 Catches
4.0
(29)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
333 Catches
4.0
(10)
Juniata River
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
308 Catches
4.0
(15)
Grand River
Waterloo, Ontario
245 Catches
4.0
(7)
Rideau River
Ottawa, Ontario
243 Catches
4.0
(31)
Riviere des Prairies
Québec
233 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Smallmouth bass

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(885)
880 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(949)
874 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Crankbait
4.0
(35)
271 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Soft Baits Worm
4.0
(43)
256 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spinnerbait
4.0
(27)
190 Catches
Lures by Gary Yamamoto 5" Senko Green Pumpkin Green Purple Flake
5.0
(1)
189 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Jigs Bass Jig
4.0
(20)
154 Catches
Lures by Bass Pro Shops Ned Rigs 3" - 1/10 oz. - Green Pumpkin
4.0
(20)
153 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth bass

Corey Busche

2 hours ago
 • 
Frederick County, Maryland

Look at the imprint on her scales!!!! Looks like a fish fossil….

Smallmouth bass
7 likes • 1 comment

Ridge Brown

3 hours ago
 • 
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Quick smallie

Smallmouth bass
5
8 likes • 1 comment
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William Nicholson

2 hours ago
 • 
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Smallmouth bass
3 likes • 1 comment

Austin Rupp

17 hours ago
 • 
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Smallmouth bass
11 likes • 1 comment

Jake Aldridge

16 hours ago
 • 
Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Smallmouth bass
6 likes

Douglas Terry

18 hours ago
 • 
Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Smallmouth bass
4 likes

Kaylob harrell

13 hours ago
 • 
Yellowstone County, Montana

small bass i caught after 3 hours of fishing

Smallmouth bass
3 lb 3 oz
1
5 likes

Zayden Edwards

19 hours ago
 • 
Ionia County, Michigan

Smallmouth bass
1 lb 8 oz
5 likes
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