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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Here’s a new online, year-long tournament that high school bass anglers from all over the country can compete in together. Excellent idea! -Fall is here and it’s ...

The bass spawn is one of the best times of the year to catch your personal best largemouth or smallmouth. As water temperatures warm across the country, bass begin to gorge on food in preparation for ...

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 ...