Smithville Lake: Fishing Spots, Map, and Regulations

Missouri, US

Smithville Lake is a 7,190-acre man-made reservoir. Especially popular because of its great largemouth bass population, the lake also provides good fishing conditions, that attract a lot of anglers.

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Fish species to catch in the Smithville Lake, Missouri, United States (8)

💡 Fishing Tips & Tricks on Smithville Lake

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Smithville Lake has 15 inches minimum length limit on black bass.
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Using spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and plastics around brush piles and cut trees is productive when fishing for largemouth bass.
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Small plastic jigs and minnows are good for crappie fishing.
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Deep diving cranks or crawler harnesses near rock piles are productive for walleye fishing.
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Live and cut shad is great for catfishing.
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Daily limit of 30 fish on crappie may include no more than 15 fish more than 9 inches in total length.

Fishing regulation in Missouri, United States

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