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Bass fishing in the United States

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

714K+

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

Most popular states to catch Bass in the United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These United States spots deliver

Best baits and lures for Bass in the United States

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Biggest Bass catches

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Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

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Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

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Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

11 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Erie

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Largemouth bass

Long Island Sound

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Long Island Sound

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Largemouth bass

Long Island Sound

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Largemouth bass

Long Island Sound

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Largemouth bass

Monroe County Coast

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Largemouth bass

Monroe County Coast

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Learn where to fish, when to fish, and top tips from our anglers to help you land that personal best

All follows and no takes

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