lake in Missouri, USA
Kansas City's 7,200-acre backyard reservoir with quality walleye, crappie under a split 9-inch rule, and 15-inch bass. Located in the Little Platte River north of Kansas City (Clay County).
Smithville Lake is a lake in Missouri, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Smithville Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Smithville Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Smithville Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Smithville Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Smithville Lake:
Anglers at Smithville Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Smithville Lake before you cast a line.
Smithville Lake is a lake in Missouri, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.