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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
One of the most popular freshwater game fish in North America. Aggressive striker that ambushes prey from cover.
Best season
April – October
Best time of day
Early morning & evening
Best bait
- Nightcrawlers
- Minnows
- Shiners
- Crawfish
Best lures
- Soft-plastic worms
- Spinnerbaits
- Crankbaits
- Jigs
- Topwater lures
Recommended colors
- Green Pumpkin
- Black/Blue
- White
Best fishing area
- Weed edges
- Fallen trees
- Docks
- Rock structures
- Shallow cover
Fishing depth
3–10 feet
Recommended hook
2/0 – 4/0
Recommended line
8–15 lb
Technique
Cast near weed lines and structures. Retrieve slowly during colder conditions. Fish deeper during very hot afternoons.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass
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