Cannon River Reservoir

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Aug 24, 2025

Species

Smallmouth Bass

Season

Summer (Current)

3 Fishing Reports

11 Followers

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Cannon River Reservoir Overview

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Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
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Fishing Reports

3 Reports on Cannon River Reservoir

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Carson Krefft
Bronze Ambassador
8/25/23
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Topwater Walking
- Structure
  Rip Rap
- Forage
  Minnows
- Water Temperature
  80°
Targeting smallmouth bass on the river by kayak proved to be successful when using both topwater walking baits that mimic escaping baitfish as well as smaller-size inline spinners mimicking schooling baitfish. Bass tended to be found in groups where moving current met back-eddies in 2-5 feet of water as well as submerged timber and structure. The hot baits attached worked best and provided ample bites. Smallmouth of 1-3 pounds were common catches, with 4-5 pounders being possible. Large northern pike of roughly 24-30 inches were also caught; they were aggressive and chased after smallmouth that were hooked. The bite was best for smallmouth before noon, and picked up again around 4:00 pm.
Dustin Anderson
Gold Ambassador
7/23/23
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
- Structure
  Rip Rap
- Forage
  Minnows
Fished from shore around a couple of the cannon river bridges. Mostly rock with a few down trees nearby. Used a small 3” Swimbait and caught several smallmouth and a largemouth as well. Good places for some shallow running crankbaits as well in brown/orange craw pattern.
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Gold Ambassador
6/9/24
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Drop Shot
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Bluegill
- Water Temperature
  65°
Couldn’t believe we found bedding fish in June in a dirty water reservoir. Tournament day became very positive with fish holding beds later in the day.