Smallmouth Bass Fishing on the Columbia River

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Smallmouth bass thrive in the Columbia’s rocky shorelines and warm-water sections.

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🎣 Columbia River Smallmouth Bass

Best Times to Fish

• Late Spring – Fall: May – September

What to Expect

• Aggressive strikes

• Light-tackle excitement

• High numbers

Common Techniques

• Soft plastics

• Crankbaits

• Topwater lures

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