Bass & Panfish
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
FreshwaterCentrarchidaeLeast Concern
About
The Smallmouth Bass is a freshwater fish characterized by its bronze to brown coloration and reddish eyes. They are known for their aggressive fighting ability when hooked, often leaping out of the water.
- Average size
- 10-20 inches, 2-6 lbs
- Colors
- Bronze, brown, dark brown vertical bands, white belly
- Diet
- Insects, crayfish, smaller fish, and zooplankton
- Region
- Eastern and Central United States, Southern Canada. Introduced populations exist in the Western US.
Best lures for Smallmouth Bass
Senko
Soft Plastics
Zoom Trick Worm
Soft Plastics
Ribbon Tail Worm
Soft Plastics
Finesse Worm
Soft Plastics
Drop Shot Worm
Soft Plastics
Soft Plastic Crawfish
Soft Plastics
Rage Tail Craw
Soft Plastics
Curly Tail Grub
Soft Plastics
Yamamoto Single Tail Grub
Soft Plastics
Tube Bait
Soft Plastics
Fluke
Soft Plastics
Paddle Tail Swimbait
Soft Plastics