If you have been around fishing for a while, then you know that the absolute best time to go on the prowl for bass is during the spring months. 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.
Spring bass fishing right before they begin to spawn is probably the very best time to catch them. Instinct tells the females that they will suffer extreme fatigue after they spawn, and thus they need ample nourishment prior to that time in order to be able to have the necessary energy to rest and recuperate after they lay their eggs. So they will begin to feed heavily when the water temperature begins to get over fifty degrees. But until the water temperature gets into the mid fifties, you’ll have a tough time catching 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.
When you are in the middle of the spawn, try combing the shallows and tossing your baits into place you suspect will have nests. 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. Just remember that the males are the ones that guard the nest, and the sows will have retreated back into deeper water for recovery.
After the spawn can also yield some excellent 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. Whatever you do, there is no denying that the spring time is the best time for bass fishing, and these bass fishing tips will help you catch more fish.
