Bass Fishing in Spring May Yield Great Results
If you’re thinking about the best time of the year to go out bass fishing, then you’re thinking about going out during the spring time. During these months, the bass are preparing for their annual spawn, and they are compelled by instinct to go on a gluttonous binge right before they spawn. It is during this time that you have the chance to find bass in abundance, in shallow water, and be able to snag them with relative ease.
More than likely the best time to catch fish during spring bass fishing is just before they begin to spawn. The females know that they are going to be exhausted after they lay their eggs, and therefore they need the nourishment to make sure they have enough nutrients to make it through the downtime they’ll need after the spawn. So as the water temp gets above 50 degrees, they will move into the shallows and begin to feed. It isn’t until the water temperatures reaches the middle 50s, however, that you’ll be able to consistently catch them. But be prepared for when the water temp does get into the mid 50s, as that is when you must be on the water, throwing your best baits at the fish. Focus on good action, slow moving baits during this time, as the water is still cool, and the bass like easy meals.
You can have success during the spawn, but usually only with the males. They are the ones that guard the nests, and if you are able to get your bait close enough to the nest, often you can get a defensive strike out of the male bass. But again, the females retreat to rest and recover just after they lay their eggs.
The post spawn is also good fishing. After the water temperature gets above 70 degrees, the spawn is over, and the bass will return to a normal feed pattern. You’ll find them in the shallows during the morning and evening, and retreating to cooler water during the heat of the day. So use these bass fishing tips and get out there next spring and get in on the action.



