Lewis Smith Lake (AL)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lewis Smith Lake?

Located just over an hour North of Birmingham Alabama, Lewis Smith Lake (commonly called Smith Lake) is a true gem amongst Alabama's selection of great fisheries. While Lewis Smith Lake is home to many professional bass fishing tournaments each year, other popular species to target include Crappie, Bluegill, and giant Striped Bass. Smith Lake is a relatively clear body of water, however it can be easily stained by the mud shores as water rises. Fish of all varieties can be located on the steep bluff walls as they feed on shad and other baitfish. In addition to bluff walls, the Spotted Bass and Striped Bass are commonly caught suspended chasing large schools of bait in open water. Techniques such as a dropshot, jerkbait, spybait, and a damiki rig are great strategies to target these suspended fish. Largemouth and Panfish can be found suspended as well, however docks and shoreline structure often yield the best results.

Q: What is Lewis Smith Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Lewis Smith Lake is a 19662.66 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lewis Smith Lake?

Lewis Smith Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill.

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Lewis Smith Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

9 Reports on Lewis Smith Lake

3 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Bladed Jigs
- Structure
  Brush Piles
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Spawn) (Brush Piles)
Add a Reaction Innovations White Trash Spicy Beaver as a trailer….Spotted Bass will destroy it
Recommended gear for Lewis Smith Lake, AL
Hotbait
Shimano Tranx 150 Casting Reel Right / 7.2:1
$209.99
Z-Man Jack Hammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Bhite Delight
$15.99
Justin Lane
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shakey Heads
- Structure
  River Channels
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (River Channels)
Fishing ditches and drains thoroughly
Justin recommended this gear for Lewis Smith Lake, AL
Hotbait
Zoom Trick Worm Green Pumpkin Green / 6 1/2"
$4.49
~~$6.19~~
Z-Man NedlockZ HD Ned Head 1/10 oz / Black
$6.99
Owner Ultrahead Shakey Head 3/16 oz / Brown
$6.29
Zoom Beatdown Worm Green Pumpkin / 3 1/4"
$3.99
Jackall Flick Shake 5.8 Green Pumpkin Pepper / 5 3/4"
$4.99
Sunline Super FC Sniper 10lb / 200 Yards
$21.99
Shimano Stradic FL Spinning Reel 2500HG / 6.0:1
$199.99
Omnia Fishing
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)
Jerk baits on points in this cold water has been most consistent. Changing depth up and speed of retrieve has been key. Having a couple different baits and line sizes ready on the deck helps.
Omnia recommended this gear for Lewis Smith Lake, AL
Hotbait
Megabass Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait Mat Perch / 4 1/3"
$24.99
Megabass Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait Mat Shad / 4 1/3"
$24.99
Duo Realis 120SP Jerkbait Half Mirror Ayu / 4 3/4"
$14.49
Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards
$26.99
Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards
$26.99
Daiwa Steez A TW Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1
Out of Stock
Daiwa Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 6'9" / Medium-Light / Medium-Fast
Out of Stock