Largemouth Bass

Bumblebee, frog, and chartreuse popping bugs for surface action, Clouser Minnows in chartreuse/white or pink/white for subsurface work, crawfish patterns like Cohen's Jiggy Craw in cooler water, leech patterns in off-color conditions, shad patterns and deer-hair divers when bass aren't hitting the surface.

Best largemouth bass fishing occurs from May through September, with peak action in late spring through early fall when water temperatures are 60-80°F. Catch-and-release spawning period May 15 - June 15. Fall fishing is excellent as bass move shallow to feed heavily before winter.

Use topwater poppers and spinnerbaits in early morning and late evening, switching to soft plastics, crankbaits, and jigs during midday. In summer, fish deeper water (6-15 feet) during hot weather and focus on early morning, evening, or cloudy conditions.

Diverse diet including baitfish like bluegill and minnows, crayfish, frogs, insects, and even other bass - known to consume prey up to 50% of their body length.

Warmwater lakes, ponds, and medium to large rivers throughout New Hampshire. Inhabit weedy backwaters, ponds, and lake shores with aquatic vegetation and muddy bottoms.