First May Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Fishing is back in action. Pennsylvania’s brutal winter has slowed down, and as things thaw out, bass are starting to bite. As the weather begins to warm, the smallmouth bass will begin to move off the main lake and into shallow waters. These Pennsylvania bass fight incredibly hard, and each fishing trip will lead you on a new adventure. Enjoy our First May Smallmouth Bass Fishing report of the season!

Captain Mark Rose had the pleasure of fishing with Jim, Tom, and Tom. They were traveling to Pennsylvania to experience the action on Lake Erie. Erie, PA, is the perfect location not only to get some great fishing but also to enjoy what the state has to offer. Presque Isle State Park is a nice place to explore. You can also experience great eateries and pubs in the main city area.

Jim, Tom, and Tom were repeating and went on a six-hour fishing trip with Captain Mark. It was a blast of a day catching many quality smallmouth bass. They adventured out into Presque Isle Bay and the main lake. According to Captain Mark, you can find them in both locations. Water temperatures are around 52-57 degrees, which encourages the bass to begin moving in. Smallmouth bass are holding in 5-12 feet of water.

Many types of bait were successful on this fishing trip. From live to artificial baits, you can catch them up really well this time of year. The Ned Rig, Jerk bait, Tubes, and Steelshad lures were the best for artificial baits. You can also throw glass minnows as well to catch Erie smallmouth bass. Smallmouth Bass are moving in, which makes for an exciting time to come catch them up.

Jim, Tom, and Tom caught 35 bass in their 6-hour trip. The biggest fish weighed 5.78 pounds, and most were in the range of 3-4 pounds. These gentlemen loved to catch various quality bass and will be back for more action soon.

Captain Mark Rose looks forward to fishing with them again in the future. It was an excellent fishing adventure with many great laughs and a good time. When traveling to Erie, PA, don’t miss out on an outdoor fishing adventure of a lifetime. This trip is perfect for friends, family, or loved ones in Lake Erie, don’t forget to get your Pennsylvania fishing license before going. If you enjoyed this First May Smallmouth Bass Fishing Report, you might also enjoy these Pennsylvania Reports.

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[fusion_text] About Captain Mark Rose hometown is Pittsburgh PA. Mark has been fishing Lake Erie and Lake Okeechobee since 1999. He fishes Lake Erie in the spring for smallmouth. He runs a detail shop in his hometown during the summer, spring, and fall and heads to Florida during the winter months to do what he loves: guide on Lake Okeechobee. Learn More About Lake Erie or Capt. Mark Rose [/fusion_text]