Smallmouth Bass is recorded in 17 of the 19 spots within 75 minutes of Lewiston. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Smallmouth Bass peaks around Lewiston in May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Smallmouth Bass near Lewiston
1. Lake Auburn
Lake Auburn is a 6-minute drive from downtown Lewiston. Launch at Lake Auburn — Auburn, the public ramp on Lake Auburn closest to downtown (≈ 3.2 mi). Public access on Lake Auburn: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 118 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, and Smallmouth Bass.
2. Maranacook Lake
Maranacook Lake is a 29-minute drive from downtown Lewiston. Launch at Maranacook Lake — Winthrop, the public ramp on Maranacook Lake closest to downtown (≈ 18.9 mi). Public access on Maranacook Lake: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 127 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, and Brown Trout.
3. Pennesseewassee Lake
Pennesseewassee Lake is a 37-minute drive from downtown Lewiston. Launch at Pennesseewassee Lake — Norway, the public ramp on Pennesseewassee Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.7 mi). Public access on Pennesseewassee Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 48 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Atlantic Salmon.
4. Crescent Lake
Crescent Lake is a 37-minute drive from downtown Lewiston. Launch at Crescent Lake — Raymond, the public ramp on Crescent Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15.9 mi). Public access on Crescent Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 54 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, and Brown Trout.
5. Lake Anasagunticook
Lake Anasagunticook is a 37-minute drive from downtown Lewiston. Launch at Anasagunticook Lake — Canton, the public ramp on Lake Anasagunticook closest to downtown (≈ 24 mi). Public access on Lake Anasagunticook: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 54 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Brown Trout.
6. Great Pond
Great Pond is a 58-minute drive from downtown Lewiston. Launch at Great Pond — Belgrade, the public ramp on Great Pond closest to downtown (≈ 33.7 mi). Public access on Great Pond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Alewife.
