Smallmouth Bass Fishing

By October, the lakes and rivers in the north east are about seventy to seventy-five degrees, and the fish are suspending in the deeper water. After there are a few nights where the temperatures start to really drop the water temperatures, the smallmouth bass start to become far more catchable. Long points that run out into the river channel are perfect spots to use a crank bait to catch these smallies - especially on the windy days. We also take good size smallmouth bass on blade baits and spinnerbaits that are suspended on rock banks.

By: Steve vonBrandt, Originally Published: Fall 2004