Smallmouth Bass

For smallmouth bass enthusiasts near New Point, Indiana, the Big Blue River offers a chance to tangle with these hard-fighting fish. Focus your efforts on rocky areas, current seams, and submerged structure. Summer and early fall are ideal, when water temperatures are warmer and the smallies are actively feeding. Crawfish imitations, tubes, and spinnerbaits are all effective lures. Keep in mind that smallmouth are sensitive to water clarity, so fish clearer stretches of the river after rainfall. A key tip is to access the river via public access points along County Road 500 N, allowing you to wade fish or launch a small boat or kayak. Pay attention to the size of the local forage and match your lure size accordingly. Remember to practice catch and release to help maintain the quality of this fishery.