Bass

LOCATIONS

BODIES OF WATER

Largemouth Bass can be found in a variety of freshwater bodies such as rivers, lakes, canals, and ponds. They are also commonly found in impoundments and swamps. They are commonly found in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Lake Okeechobee, and other major lakes and rivers in Florida.
What type of structure is in the water? Fallen Trees, Logs, rocks? Structure is related to the body of water and what is underneath. Points, dropoffs, ledges, weedlines are part of the environmental structure. Is the bottom sand, rock, mud? Understanding the structures you will encounter is key to catching more fish. Focus on all these types of structures and adapt your fishing technique and presentation to whichever environmental structure you encounterwhile fishing. Think about your environment-its that simple
What is the Water quality- Muddy, Stained, Clear.

STRUCTURE/HABITAT

Largemouth Bass prefer clear water with moderate to high flow and good oxygen levels.
They tend to congregate in areas of weed beds, logs, stumps, and brush piles. They also will use structure such as logs, boulders, and undercut banks for cover. They are often found in areas with abundant zooplankton, aquatic insects, and small fish for forage.
Commonly found in areas with submerged vegetation and around structure such as docks, boat houses, and other man-made structures.

PATTERNS

SPRING

During the spring, Largemouth Bass can be found in shallow water, around structure, and in weed beds as they begin to spawn. This is a great time to target Largemouth Bass using minnows, worms, and jigs. As the water temperatures rise, they will move into shallower water to spawn. They will often congregate in areas near drop-offs, weed lines, and around bridge pilings, marina docks, and other man-made structures.

SUMMER

During the summer, Largemouth Bass can be found in deeper water, around structure, and in weed beds. They can also be found near the thermocline. This is a great time to target Largemouth Bass using minnows, worms, and jigs. They tend to move to deeper water to avoid the warmer surface temperatures, and can be found around drop-offs, weed lines, and around bridge pilings, marina docks, and other man-made structures.

FALL

During the fall, Largemouth Bass can be found in shallow water, around structure, and in weed beds as they begin to move towards wintering areas. This is a great time to target Largemouth Bass using minnows, worms, and jigs. As the water temperatures cool, they will move into shallower water and congregate in areas near drop-offs, weed lines, and around bridge pilings, marina docks, and other man-made structures.

WINTER

During the winter, Largemouth Bass can be found in deeper water, near structure, and in weed beds. They tend to move to deeper water during this time, and can be harder to catch. This is a good time to target Largemouth Bass using jigs or live bait. They will often congregate in areas near drop-offs, weed lines, and around bridge pilings, marina docks, and other man-made structures to take advantage of the warmer water temperatures in those areas.