Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass has the average length of around 10 to 25 inches and the average weight of around 3 to 10 pounds but can reach as much as 20 pounds. It is green with dark blotches and a prominent lateral stripe which goes from the snout to the base of the tail. It's belly is light green to white. Common names for the Largemouth Bass are: black bass, florida bass, florida largemouth, green bass, green trout and bigmouth. It is commonly found in Lake Of The Woods, Rowan Lake, Lake Nipissing, Sturgeon Lake, Rainy Lake, Rice Lake and Lake Simcoe.

Popular Baits For Largemouth Bass

Can be caught in warm summer waters to frozen iced-over lakes in the winters. Largemouth Bass can be caught on a variety of baits, such as: red worms, leaf worms, night crawlers, crayfish, leeches, minnows and all kinds of artificial bates such as top water lures and underwater spinners and spoons.

Where To Look For Largemouth Bass

Spring: Shallow, weedy back bays which are used by Largemouth Bass to spawn in. Try to find a bay that contains a variety of weeds and pan bets coupled with some wood. Early season baits that work best are spinner baits, buzz baits, floating worms and texas rigged plastic worms and lizards.

Summer: During the hot days search out shade, such as old wooden docks, undercut banks, lily pads and moored boats, as the Largemouth prefers to be in the shade during really hot days. Baits that work best are plastic worms, craw, or a jig & pig.

Fall: As the days get colder look for the largemouth bass in waters between 5 and 15 feet deep, with a mixture of weeds and rock. Crankbaits, spinnerbaits and worms work well during this time, some professionals also use a flipping jig with a pork chunk. Work your bait slow and methodically to attract the largemouth and make it bite.