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Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Pound-for-pound, no other fish fights as hard as a Smallmouth Bass. These scrappy fighters come flying out of water as soon as they slam your lure. You may notice that river Smallmouth are extra aggressive. Smallmouth Bass are not a dominant species in the English River but we do have several hotspots where the bass are concentrated in good numbers. Smallmouth Bass in our water system are most common in the 2 to 5-pound range. Guests who purposely spend a fair amount of time Smallmouth fishing do bring in the occasional 6-pounder. We even had a 7-pounder caught and released a couple of years ago. The northeast end of Barrell Lake has good fishing for Smallmouth Bass and gives you the choice of fishing rocky shoals, weedy bays and points leading out to deeper water. This large fish filled lake is fed by two different river systems, so the fish are never in short supply. A day of fishing & exploring Barrel lake can be quite an adventure! There are many secluded islands perfect for a fantastic shore lunch or enjoy one of the many golden sand beaches for a day of swimming & relaxation. |
