Bass Fishing Archives - Page 127 of 155

May 3, 2026

Bass school on Lake Tillery during the fall, shadowing the movement of huge groups of shad, which can make for some fast and furious action when conditions are right.

Hard to Top

As the leaves fall at Morrow Mountain State Park, bass fishing at adjacent Lake Tillery hits its peak. Autumn has long been a favorite time for many anglers to fish the 5,000-acre reservoir near Albemarle. […]

Surface schooling activity is a common November happening on the Santee Cooper lakes.

November is striper time

Terry Madewell

November is action time on the Santee Cooper lakes. With falling water temperatures, shad schooling ever tighter and big fish ready to chow down, it’s time to get in on the annual fall feeding frenzy. […]

Jeff Thomas displays a healthy Jordan Lake bass as the fall migration of shad begins.

Late October on cusp of great fall fishing

Craig Holt

If Jordan Lake is any indication, piedmont North Carolina bass anglers are in store for some great fishing during the next two to three weeks. […]

Buzzbaits are very productive baits for Cape Fear River spotted bass in the fall.

Spinnerbaits, buzzbaits are tops for spots

Drew Haerer

lthough many baits that imitate baitfish are productive, the favorites of most Cape Fear River fishermen are the spinnerbait and buzzbait. […]

Guide Inky Davis said largemouth bass will really hit a crankbait this month, but there will also be great schooling action.

A bass blast; October brings great schooling action

Terry Madewell

October is the prime month for overall fishing on the Santee Cooper lakes, according to several professional guides. […]

Danielle Worthen might only be 12, but she's already achieved more than many adult bass anglers by collecting a stable of sponsors. And she's even in talks about co-hosting an outdoor show.

Young girl becomes outdoor phenom

Garrick Otero

Not many women have won both fishing tournaments and turkey calling contests, gathering sponsorships and media appearances along the way. Even fewer have also won beauty pageants and dancing awards. […]

Topwater baits are particularly effective in South Carolina lakes in September because bass have been suspended for tow months but are beginning to become more aggressive.

It’s topwater time: September will bring fish to the surface

Davy Hite

When I think about bass fishing in September, one word immediately comes to mind: topwater. […]

The New River produced this fine smallmouth bass; the North Carolina section of the river has four fine floats.

Think Small(mouth)

Bruce Ingram

Last July, when West Jefferson’s Ben Lucas and I glimpsed the deep-water ledge 50 yards downstream from us on the South Fork of the New River, we knew exactly how to double-team it. […]

Properly handling bass can increase survival during the heat of the summer.

Tips on keeping bass alive during summer heat

NCWRC Release

Keeping bass alive after being caught can be a challenge during the summer heat, and often many bass die after release or when placed in livewells. […]

Harris Lake schooling bass can provide lots of action in the deep heat of summer.

Schooling bass not in grass at Harris

Craig Holt

Shearon Harris Lake in Chatham County (only 20 miles south of Raleigh) is one of the premier largemouth bass destinations in the state. […]