Fishing For

Smallmouth bass

4.0

(1778)

36.4K 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

45.853254, -73.282875

Blair County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Top Baits For Catching Smallmouth bass

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(882)

879 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(948)

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)

152 Catches

Recently Caught Smallmouth bass

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Species Smallmouth bass

Gear 4

11 likes • 5 comments

Species Smallmouth bass

Gear 1

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My PB bass is insane was really a tuff fight but I pulled out with the win

Species Smallmouth bass

Weight 3 lb 8 oz

Gear 1

8 likes • 4 comments

Species Smallmouth bass

Gear 1

23 likes • 5 comments

Dropping the hammer 🔨 on these smallies

Species Smallmouth bass

Gear 1

24 likes • 6 comments

This is size we came for 💯

Species Smallmouth bass

Gear 1

25 likes • 1 comment

And another one

Species Smallmouth bass

Gear 1

22 likes

Spinnerbait is killing them

Species Smallmouth bass

Gear 1

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