There’s no denying that smallmouth bass attract attention from anglers nationwide. From their beautiful patterns, aggressive strikes, and drag-peeling fights, it’s easy to see why. Smallmouth are ...

When anglers think about fishing during the summer months, one word comes to mind: tough! Being cool-water fish, smallmouth bass tolerate the warm waters of the summer, but don't exactly thrive. It's ...

The state is on a campaign to remove invasive smallmouth bass, which harm ecosystems and eat other fish, threatening native species. Colorado Parks and Wildlife runs a fishing tournament every other ...

VERGENNES TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Setting their probes to stun, the wader-wearing team pushed upstream, leaving a trail of stiff fish in their wake. Scooped up in nets, smallmouth bass were then transferred ...

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced that a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22. Using a soft ...

GILES COUNTY, Va. – The New River in Giles County is scenic and, as it turns out, is full of fish. Chris Thompson invited me to go fishing with a promise we would have a better-than-average chance of ...

LANSING – Every spring for the last 15 years, Gene Gilliland and some friends have gone smallmouth bass fishing in Lake St. Clair in Southeast Michigan for a week. He and one friend travel from ...

Smallmouth bass are prized by anglers but, when introduced to waters outside of their natural range, can outcompete native species. Despite years of eradication efforts in the Adirondacks, researchers ...

The brown bass that share the same rivers and lakes as their green cousins tend to be more difficult to catch but, for enthusiasts up for a challenge, there are ample rewards in store. Compared to ...

DENVER (KDVR) — It’s nearly time for the Ridgway Reservoir Smallmouth Bass Classic, and this year’s tournament comes with a big reward. From July 5 at 7 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Aug. 10, fishing ...