Patoka Smallies....

[lroberts]

Hey fellas I'm a newbie at Patoka and am wondering if you can point me in a general direction to look for smallmouth....not spots, but areas. I'll be down there the beginning of October with my dad and any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

[Tobias]

A smallie is a smallie...........they will be in the places where smallies generally are.

[lroberts]

A smallie is a smallie...........they will be in the places where smallies generally are.

Thanks, but no thanks man!!!! I'm not new to smallie fishing, just Patoka. I'm only going to be there one day and won't have time to search all over. Seriously......

[Fisherjoe]

Have not tried Patoka smallies yet, but have buddies that have. Try all the main lake points within sight of the dam. Most are clay and/or gravel. If you have a map, look at the point across from the Overlook Point as you head down the main lake (point will be on your right). The channel swings in on the side and it is supposed to be the most consistent producer for a couple guys I know. As I said, this is second-hand, but I trust the sources. Good luck!

Joe