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Reel in the Latest Bass Fishing Hotspots Across the U.S.
Published 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Hey bass-heads, Artificial Lure here with the lowdown on all the buzz around bass fishing in the States this week—and if you’re into fly fishing, stay tuned because the bite’s hot in places you might not expect.
Let’s start big. The latest from Bassmaster Magazine just crowned California’s Clear Lake as the best bass spot for 2025. Any angler chasing double-digit largemouths knows the legend, but Clear Lake’s back on top with monster fish and a brutally healthy bass population. California actually claims a whopping ten out of the top 100 bass lakes this year, with Texas showing strong at number two and New York keeping it cool with seven lakes making the cut.
If you want numbers, not just size, Lake Erie’s turning heads this week. According to crew from the Lake Erie Research Unit, their 120 bass boat survey had one in eight boats catch over 50 bass in a single day—not a typo, that’s over 50! And when winds kick up on the lake, the Upper Niagara River is right there with plenty of buckets and bronzebacks ready for your lure.
Now, for the tournament junkies: the Phoenix Bass Fishing League just wrapped up at the Ohio River’s Tanners Creek. Shoutout to Aaron Stahley of Batavia, Ohio, for pulling the winning five-bass limit at 12 pounds, 11 ounces. He snagged a 4-pound, 5-ounce hawg to take the Berkley Big Bass Boater award and a bundle of cash to go with it. Over on the co-angler side, Jonathan Campbell topped the list with three bass for 4 pounds, 14 ounces. Tournament circuits from MLF to Bassmaster are in full swing across the country, so keep watching those leaderboards if you want to see some wild hauls.
Looking for a late July hotspot? The Upper Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, is primed for big bags at the Bassmaster Open this week. Locals are betting on multiple 20-pound sacks as bass fatten up in 5 to 6 feet of water during the full swing of summer feeding. If you’re in the region, this tournament is worth a front row seat—or better yet, a slot if you can swing an entry.
Okay, for those angling with fly rods and lighter gear, don’t sleep on spots like Clayton Lake State Park in New Mexico. Besides stocked trout, there are healthy largemouth and even some slick walleye. And for the conservation-minded folks (looking at you, fly casters), Colorado Parks and Wildlife is running a unique tournament targeting invasive smallmouths on the Western Slope. Tag and release events with surprise $1,000 bass make for a wild and worthy day on the water, and help native fish recover from unwanted competition.
For the tournament travelers, don’t miss the Kenora Bass International up on Lake of the Woods in early August. Big money, big bass, and a wild smallmouth scene—definitely a bucket list stop if you want serious bragging rights.
And because I know the real ones are still scouting New York—don’t forget the St. Lawrence River. Sure, it slid to No. 4 in this year’s rankings but it’s still the smallmouth capital of the northeast. Lake Champlain’s keeping things exciting, and the state’s got multiple top 25 spots if you want variety.
That’s the word from the water this week. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure—brought to you by Quiet Please. Come back next week for another fresh report on America’s top bass action, and for more, check out Quiet Please dot AI. Tight lines, friends!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Let’s start big. The latest from Bassmaster Magazine just crowned California’s Clear Lake as the best bass spot for 2025. Any angler chasing double-digit largemouths knows the legend, but Clear Lake’s back on top with monster fish and a brutally healthy bass population. California actually claims a whopping ten out of the top 100 bass lakes this year, with Texas showing strong at number two and New York keeping it cool with seven lakes making the cut.
If you want numbers, not just size, Lake Erie’s turning heads this week. According to crew from the Lake Erie Research Unit, their 120 bass boat survey had one in eight boats catch over 50 bass in a single day—not a typo, that’s over 50! And when winds kick up on the lake, the Upper Niagara River is right there with plenty of buckets and bronzebacks ready for your lure.
Now, for the tournament junkies: the Phoenix Bass Fishing League just wrapped up at the Ohio River’s Tanners Creek. Shoutout to Aaron Stahley of Batavia, Ohio, for pulling the winning five-bass limit at 12 pounds, 11 ounces. He snagged a 4-pound, 5-ounce hawg to take the Berkley Big Bass Boater award and a bundle of cash to go with it. Over on the co-angler side, Jonathan Campbell topped the list with three bass for 4 pounds, 14 ounces. Tournament circuits from MLF to Bassmaster are in full swing across the country, so keep watching those leaderboards if you want to see some wild hauls.
Looking for a late July hotspot? The Upper Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, is primed for big bags at the Bassmaster Open this week. Locals are betting on multiple 20-pound sacks as bass fatten up in 5 to 6 feet of water during the full swing of summer feeding. If you’re in the region, this tournament is worth a front row seat—or better yet, a slot if you can swing an entry.
Okay, for those angling with fly rods and lighter gear, don’t sleep on spots like Clayton Lake State Park in New Mexico. Besides stocked trout, there are healthy largemouth and even some slick walleye. And for the conservation-minded folks (looking at you, fly casters), Colorado Parks and Wildlife is running a unique tournament targeting invasive smallmouths on the Western Slope. Tag and release events with surprise $1,000 bass make for a wild and worthy day on the water, and help native fish recover from unwanted competition.
For the tournament travelers, don’t miss the Kenora Bass International up on Lake of the Woods in early August. Big money, big bass, and a wild smallmouth scene—definitely a bucket list stop if you want serious bragging rights.
And because I know the real ones are still scouting New York—don’t forget the St. Lawrence River. Sure, it slid to No. 4 in this year’s rankings but it’s still the smallmouth capital of the northeast. Lake Champlain’s keeping things exciting, and the state’s got multiple top 25 spots if you want variety.
That’s the word from the water this week. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure—brought to you by Quiet Please. Come back next week for another fresh report on America’s top bass action, and for more, check out Quiet Please dot AI. Tight lines, friends!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI