Smith Mountain Lake
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Season
Smith Mountain Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Winter
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')4
- Hard Jerkbaits3
- Drop Shot2
- Blade Baits1
- Football Jigs1
Largemouth Bass12 Reports
Smallmouth Bass2 Reports
Crappie2 Reports
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
50°
Bass are transitioning to pre-spawn pattern. Smallies in the clear water, largies in stained.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Fish over brush piles and fish will come out of them to eat.
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