Largemouth bass are the most popular game fish in America for one key reason: Accessibility. No matter where you live, there’s a strong possibility there are largemouths close by. Furthermore, you don ...

One of the most recognizable aquatic structures to hold largemouth bass is undoubtedly the lily pad. Offering up shade and a cooler water environment, defined and hidden ambush points for picking off ...

Largemouth bass live nearly everywhere freshwater environments exist--49 of the 50 United States, with Alaska as the exception. They are aggressive feeders, fooled by a wide range of lures and ...

Honestly, I’m not a big secret hot spots kind of fisherman, but sometimes finding the best bass fishing spots can be an exciting part of solving the puzzle that keeps anglers coming back for more. Of ...

The bass are making spawning beds and are up shallow. Ned rigs and Tube jigs are working great. Keep a Zara Spook topwater bait close. Suppose there’s no wind, fish a shaky head. If you have wind, ...

The lake is still very high, but the fishing is good. Get up early and use slow-moving topwater baits over the flooded bushes. There are also fish in the 25–30-foot range outside the flooded bushes.

While many anglers assume bass become uncatchable once the ice sets in, America’s most popular game fish is still active—if you know where to find them and how to make them bite. While it's true these ...

I’m going to let you in on a secret: schoolie striped bass aren’t difficult to catch. If they’re in feeding mode, they’ll take a whack at just about anything that mimics a small baitfish as long as it ...

N this 2009 photo, Nick Costanzo, of Baldwinsville, holds up a 19-1/2-inch largemouth bass he caught fishing with a crab. (Submitted photo) New York State's regular bass fishing season opens Saturday.

Trolling is a dirty word among bass anglers--in fact, it's against the rules in bass tournaments nationwide. But when it comes to finding fish for your own fun and enjoyment, it's not only legal, it's ...