2007-02-18 11:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by willy wonka 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
If you want river smallmouth then go to Arkansas.
The biggest smallmouth are typically caught in lakes.
Here's Texas top 50 smallmouth bass.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/programs/fishrecords/freshwater/top50_smallmouth.phtml
Here's the new state record for my home lake.
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/fishing/index.htm
2007-02-19 11:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by exert-7 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The New River and James River in Virginia have great smallmouth fishing. Probably, the best river I've ever fished for smallies is the Niagara River. The lower river, below the falls, has great fishing for numbers and size. Also, Lake Ontario where the river flows in has fantastic fishing. Just be careful, because the lake can get bad in a hurry. If you are looking for big fish and lots of them, it's hard to beat this area for smallmouth. There are also some guides in the area so if you don't have a boat or would rather not use yours, give them a call. They know the river and lake and can put you on the fish. You can be catching fish right away instead of trying to locate good spots.
2007-02-18 13:28:16 · answer #2 · answered by geobert24 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Try Missouri streams in the ozarks all are spring fed. 15 in is a keeper so there is a lot of catch and release which means a lot of fish to catch. Float fishing is popular or wading .
2007-02-20 14:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in touch with your local conservationist. They know the best places and will even give yu information about the limit and baits to use.
2007-02-19 03:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by Granny 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋