Find out when bass season is open near you. Be aware of each state’s 2025 catch-and-release and harvest rules so you can fish legally all year.

Catch bass in any pond by selecting the right lure for all possible conditions. Like any bass angler, I love tearing across a vast reservoir in a bass boat, but I probably spend twice as much time ...

No species is more closely associated with freshwater fishing than bass. It’s what most people—anglers and nonanglers alike—envision catching when casting into a lake or pond. And it makes sense ...

Fly fishing for bass isn’t always easy, and there are more effective ways to put a bunch of fish in the boat. But if there’s a more exciting way to catch bass, I haven’t found it yet. If you want to ...