When the first cool breeze of fall cuts across the lake, and the leaves start to drop, you can almost feel the bass waking up ...

Discover how to catch more fall bass on topwater lures. Learn where to find schooling fish, which baits work best, and how to ...

Discover proven tips for locating high-confidence bass fishing spots. Learn how to read water, spot patterns, and catch more trophy bass.

Avoid the 10 most common fall bass fishing mistakes and learn quick fixes. Discover proven tactics, lures, and seasonal strategies to catch more bass.

September is a transitional month for bass fishing and can be one of the trickiest all year, but October generally seems to be much more productive for me. Some fish will stay deeper, some will move ...

Although rock bass live in still waters, I’ve always had better luck catching them in slow-moving rocky creeks and rivers. (Find creek fishing tips in our Creek Fishing Guide.) You can catch rockies ...

Current is key when targeting bass during the summer. Moving water is cooler and more oxygenated than still water, and fish often congregate in these spots when water temperatures rise. This can be ...

This story, “Long Lost Lake,” appeared in the August 1953 issue of Outdoor Life. I sat in the stern of the white skiff, watching Dick Searle chuck a bass plug against the shore of Long Lake. I was ...