Smith Mountain Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Smith Mountain Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Hard Jerkbaits6
- Shakey Heads6
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)5
- Texas Rigs (Worming)5
- Wacky Rigs5
Largemouth Bass57 Reports
Smallmouth Bass9 Reports
Striped Bass4 Reports
Crappie1 Report
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Docks
Water Temperature
65°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
65°
Rock between docks catching fish already in post spawn in the mid to lower lake area
Species
Striped BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
62°
My 1st outing in this lake Before light I heard activity and castede a jig near the shore. It appears the shad were spawning. Got 2 bites and one in the net. Also had a decent largemouth, bluegill on beds and great lake
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