Lewis Smith Lake Largemouth and Spotted Bass Fishing

Name: Lewis Smith Lake Largemouth and Spotted Bass Fishing
Uploaded: 2022-09-16
Description: A summary of largemouth bass fishing on Lewis Smith Lake with Bassmaster Elite Gerald Swindle.

Published: Sep 16, 2022Updated: Oct 16, 2023

A summary of largemouth bass fishing on Lewis Smith Lake with Bassmaster Elite Gerald Swindle.

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Lewis Smith Lake (AKA Smith Lake) is well known for its great spotted bass and largemouth fishing.
“Bassmaster Elite Series veteran, Gerald Swindle, grew up fishing and is an expert on Smith Lake, AL.”
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Species: Largemouth Bass
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Species: Spotted Bass
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Spotted bass make up about 60-70% of the bass population in Smith Lake.
Species: Largemouth Bass
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A trophy-class largemouth in Smith Lake runs 5-6 pounds, with the chance of even bigger fish on occasion.
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In Gerald's expert opinion, winter is one of the best times to fish Smith Lake.
Species: Panfish / Bluegill
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While spotted bass in Smith Lake are really keyed on crawfish and blueback herring, the largemouth feed predominantly on shad and bluegill.
Technique: Shakey Heads
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Technique: Ned Rigs
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Technique: Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
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Technique: Hard Topwater (Walking)
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