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It’s no coincidence that one of Missouri’s best fishing lakes is also one of its busiest. Smithville Lake, located about 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, receives more fishing pressure than any other large reservoir in Missouri for a good reason. Its steady, high-quality fishing for bass, crappie, walleye, catfish and white bass is a lure most anglers can’t ignore.

Our bait recommendations

Here's the baits that our Pros love for this lake.

Customer Favorites For This Lake

Here's the baits that our customers love for this lake.

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Baker Lures Jerkbaits Black Scale JLD Series 3 Jerkbait

Baker Lures

JLD Series 3 Jerkbait

$10.00

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Rated 4.0 out of 5
Based on 9 reviews
Z-Man Fishing Products Chatterbait Blue/Black Original Chatterbait

Z-Man Fishing Products

Original Chatterbait

$4.79

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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 7 reviews
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Mustad Bladed jigs Tennessee Mustad 3/8 oz Underspin Shad

Mustad

Mustad 3/8 oz Underspin Shad

$3.59$6.49

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Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 9 reviews
Big Bite Baits Minnows & swimbaits Alewife Cane Thumper

Big Bite Baits

Cane Thumper

$5.50

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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 reviews
MONSTERBASS Jig Heads 3/16 oz / Black Sabertooth Shakey Head Hooks

MONSTERBASS

Sabertooth Shakey Head Hooks

$4.00

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Rated 4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 reviews
X Zone Lures Fishing Baits & Lures Bass Candy Hot Shot Minnow

X Zone Lures

Hot Shot Minnow

$5.00

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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 reviews

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