Bass fishing in the United States is among the best in the world, with largemouth and smallmouth bass defining freshwater angling across the country.
Based on Fishbrain community data

bass catches from the United States were logged onto Fishbrain last year

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Pennsylvania, United States
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Illinois, United States
North Carolina, United States
Florida, United States
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Michigan, United States
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Bass.

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Largemouth bass
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
12 in · 1 lb
Largemouth bass
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
12 in · 2 lb
Largemouth bass
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Smallmouth bass
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
19 in · 3 lb 5 oz
Largemouth bass
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
20 in · 4 lb
Largemouth bass
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
27 in · 8 lb
Largemouth bass
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight
Largemouth bass
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight


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