When Do Smallmouth Bass Spawn?

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Smallmouth bass typically spawn sometime between late April and early July.

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They will spawn in water temperatures of 55 to 70F.

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Fishing during the pre-spawn period, when water temperatures are in the upper 40s and lower 50s, can be extremely productive.

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Smallmouth bass typically spawn in water depths of between 3 and 15 feet and prefer gravel, pebble, or sandy flats that are clear of silt or other debris.

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Smallmouth bass nests typically have a diameter of about 1 foot, and the male will guard it both before and after the act of spawning.

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Depending on the age and size of the female, it can produce anything between 1,500 and 2,000 eggs.

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The eggs the female smallmouth bass carry will typically increase their weight by around 5 to 10%.

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