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Largemouth Bass fishing

Micropterus salmoides

About Largemouth Bass

America's most popular gamefish. An ambush hunter holding in weed, timber and cover in warm water.

Typical size: Usually 1-2.5 kg, big fish over 4 kg. Record (approx.): ≈ 10 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season

Apr-Jun, Sep

Best time

Dawn, dusk

Habitat

Lake, River

Lures and baits that work

Soft-plastic jig Let the jig sink to the bottom and work it with small lifts and pauses. Stay in contact with the line; takes usually come on the drop.

Crankbait Retrieve so the plug dives and wobbles. Add pauses and twitches to trigger strikes, or troll it behind the boat.

Spinner Reel just fast enough to keep the blade spinning from the off. Work it along weed edges, rocks and current seams, shallow or deep.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Largemouth Bass?

Largemouth Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun, Sep. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, dusk.

What lures and baits work for Largemouth Bass?

Effective methods for Largemouth Bass include Soft-plastic jig, Crankbait and Spinner.

Where can you catch Largemouth Bass?

Largemouth Bass is most often found in lake, river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.