Smithville Lake
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Smithville Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Bladed Jigs1
- Spinnerbaits1
Largemouth Bass2 Reports
Catfish1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
5/27/25
Species
White Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Standing Timber
Water Temperature
62°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
The high water has pushed the fish into the flooded bushes. Went out for 5 hours and caught 17 keepers between the three of us in the boat. Mostly on frogs/buzzbaits and a jig or jackhammer in front of the bushes.
BaD JuJu Fishing
Bronze Ambassador
5/31/24
Species
Catfish
Season
Summer
Technique
Trolling 0-9'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
78°
Trolling calm sections of shallow water along rocky edges of the lake.
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