Smithville Lake

Q: What do you need to know about Smithville Lake?

Smithville Lake is a body of water in MO. During this time of year, fish can be found in Summer patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Striped Bass, White Bass, Catfish. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

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

Smithville Lake is a 7808.85 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Smithville Lake?

Smithville Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Striped Bass, White Bass, Catfish.

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 22, 2025

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Summer (Current)

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Largemouth Bass2 Reports
Catfish1 Report

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Travis Rivest
Silver Ambassador
7/15/21
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Bladed Jigs
- Structure
  Matted Grass
- Forage
  Shad
Fished a club event on 7/11. Fishing was tough for me generally target rocks and am able to catch fish but this day they just were not there. Shallow grass/bushes seemed to be the best bite for numbers based on club feedback. The winners caught them deeper on jigs in brush piles I believe. I caught my fish on a spro frog a square bill and 2 on a jackhammer.
Travis Rivest
Silver Ambassador
6/30/21
- 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.