Smallmouth Bass is recorded in 14 of the 15 spots within 75 minutes of Lebanon. 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 Lebanon in May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Smallmouth Bass near Lebanon
1. Sunapee Lake
Sunapee Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Lebanon. Launch at Georges Mill Beach, the public ramp on Sunapee Lake closest to downtown (≈ 17.4 mi). Public access on Sunapee Lake: 9 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, and Largemouth Bass.
2. Mascoma Lake
Mascoma Lake is a 8-minute drive from downtown Lebanon. Launch at Boat Facility (near dam), the public ramp on Mascoma Lake closest to downtown (≈ 3.5 mi). Public access on Mascoma Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, and Rock Bass.
3. Lake Morey
Lake Morey is a 31-minute drive from downtown Lebanon. Launch at Lake Morey, the public ramp on Lake Morey closest to downtown (≈ 19.8 mi). Public access on Lake Morey: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 42 ft. Recorded here: Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.
4. Lake Fairlee
Lake Fairlee is a 37-minute drive from downtown Lebanon. Launch at Lake Fairlee, the public ramp on Lake Fairlee closest to downtown (≈ 17.1 mi). Public access on Lake Fairlee: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 48 ft. Recorded here: Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.
5. Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a 22-minute drive from downtown Lebanon. Launch at Crystal Lake Boat Access Facility, the public ramp on Crystal Lake closest to downtown (≈ 8.6 mi). Public access on Crystal Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.
6. Goose Pond
Goose Pond is a 31-minute drive from downtown Lebanon. Launch at Goose Pond Park, the public ramp on Goose Pond closest to downtown (≈ 9.3 mi). Public access on Goose Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Perch, and Smallmouth Bass.
