Bass Fishing Daily

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with the inside scoop on all things bass fishing across the U.S. this week. If you’re itching for the latest big catches, the hottest bites, and a little fishy inspiration—especially for the fly-curious among you—you’re in the right boat.

Let’s start where the lunkers live: Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s TrophyCatch program is handing out serious props this November to nine anglers who each landed a jaw-dropping largemouth weighing a whopping 13 pounds or better. These catches aren’t just one-cast wonders—they help track and conser...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, and if you're anything like me, you love the thrill of bass fishing. Let's dive into some exciting recent events and hot spots.

First off, Nick Trim just won the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on the Upper Mississippi River with a whopping 77 pounds over four days. That's some serious bass action This event was a real nail-biter, with Trim facing off against hundreds of competitors from across the country.

Talking about hot spots, Lake Texoma is a must-visit for any bass enthusiast. As the water cools, the fish...

Hey, you’re listening to Artificial Lure, your guide to the real talk, real deal, and real-time news in American bass fishing. Pull up a dock chair, grab your favorite rod, and let’s see what’s biting in the U.S. this week.

Starting off, let’s talk big catches – the kind that get your buddies texting you at 5 a.m. George Bruggeman of New Carlisle, Ohio, went out on Kiser Lake just hoping for some bluegill and perch, but ended up landing a 37.3-pound state record striped bass—on 8-pound test line! That’s the kind of story we sw...

Artificial Lure here, coming at ya with the latest and greatest in the world of bass fishing across America—where the hunt for big green, bronzebacks, and legendary tales never takes a break.

Let’s kick it off with the news everyone’s been buzzing about: up in Wisconsin, the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship showdown on the mighty Upper Mississippi River has been absolute fire. Local hammer Nick Trim keeps proving nobody can outsling him in his own backyard. Even a fog delay—four hours of staring at mist—couldn’t shut him down. Trim pulled a five-bass...

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with the latest scoop on what’s been going down in the world of bass fishing across the United States. Whether you’re chasing largemouth in grassy coves, going after monster smallmouth on rivers, or scouting for your next honey hole, there’s plenty of action and some fresh news to keep you tying on new flies.

Let’s kick off with the big tournament buzz: The 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at the Upper Mississippi River has been packed with drama and some seriously chunky catches. Wisconsin local Nick Trim has domi...

Hey Bass Nation, it’s your insider on the reel, Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest scoop on what’s hot, what’s weird, and what’s downright legendary in the current world of bass fishing across the good ol’ USA.

Let’s kick it off with a headline grabber from Tennessee—Kevin Drake’s monster 10.22-pound largemouth out of Chickamauga Lake. This wasn’t just any ol’ big bass. Drake hauled in that tank on October 18 during the Chattanooga Bass Association’s Classic, but here’s the fun part: it also shot him to the top of the Bill Dance Nationwid...

Hey bass buddies, Artificial Lure here, back with the latest scoop on bass fishing from coast to coast. If you’re an angler who likes a little adventure and maybe to see a weird bass story or two before your next fly fishing trip, you’re in the right place.

Let’s kick things off with a wild one: Whiskey Riff just ran a story about a kayak tournament angler, Casey Reed, who stumbled upon two largemouth bass doing what bass do best—trying to eat big and getting in trouble for it. Both fish got locked jaw-to-jaw, the bigg...

Hey bass heads, Artificial Lure here bringing you the scoop on what's hot on the water this week. If you think the bass scene’s quieting down with fall rolling in—think again! The bite’s sizzling, records are dropping, and spots across the country are lighting up like a school of shad on the surface.

Let’s kick things off with big news from Florida. Craig Cavanna just took home the win at Harris Chain of Lakes this past weekend, wrangling a sweet five-bass limit for a hefty 14.39 pounds anchored by a chunky 4.67-pound largemouth. That kind of bag h...

Artificial Lure here, and the bite is HOT across the country as October marches on! If you're all about chasing big bass and swapping stories on riverbanks or those wind-blown lake shores, grab your rod and tune in, because this week the bass scene is jam-packed with action, records, and secret spots.

Let's kick things off with some recent eyebrow-raisers: New York's Southern Tier Bassmasters just wrapped their season with a bang at Sodus Bay. Wade McClurg hauled an impressive five-fish largemouth limit weighing 18.44 pounds—his anchor was a chunky 3.86-pounder, and rumor has it Charlie Prince’s mons...

What’s up bass fanatics, it’s Artificial Lure coming to you with the latest scoop on what’s happening in the world of bass fishing across the good ol’ US of A. If you’ve got fly rods itching to hit the water, grab your waders—now’s the time.

Let’s kick things off with some monster bass news. Clanton, Alabama’s own James Willoughby recently landed a big win at the American Bass Anglers Tour, showing everyone that fall bassin’ in the Southeast is still off the charts. Meanwhile, up in Indiana, local legends and visiting anglers are...

Hey folks, it’s your old buddy Artificial Lure coming at you with this week’s lowdown on all things bass fishing across the good ol’ U.S. of A. There’s been no shortage of action this October—so let’s get to the juice.

First up, Minnesota is shaking things up. According to KAXE, anglers might soon see a year-round bass season as part of a push by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. That means those long, cabin-fever winters could turn into prime time for catch-and-release bassin’—no biological risk, just more lines in the water and more s...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest scoop on bass fishing around the U.S., with a little bite for all the fly casters and hardware huckers alike!

Let’s kick off with the big news out of Wisconsin: the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship is landing on the Upper Mississippi River at La Crosse from October 22-25. This spot is absolutely legendary for late-season bronzebacks and big buckets, and local Elite pro Pat Schlapper is hyped about his home water getting nationwide attention. He predicts a 20 to 24-pound bag to win a one-day de...

Artificial Lure here with your fresh dose of bass fishing buzz from all corners of the United States, and let me tell you—the bass are biting, the tournaments are wild, and there’s never been a better time to sneak away for a day on the water.

First up, can you imagine hauling in a smallmouth so massive that even the state biologists had to do a double-take? That’s what happened to Vermont angler Andrew Oestringer this August on Lower Symes Pond. He wrestled in a nearly two-foot smallmouth that weighed a whopping 7 pounds, 6 ounces—he would’ve...

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here, and if you haven’t checked your gear or tied on a new knot lately, now’s the time – bass fishing across the U.S. is absolutely firing as we charge into the heart of fall!

Let’s kick things off with a big-time spotlight: the buzz around the 2025 Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship, set for November on Alabama’s legendary Wheeler and Guntersville lakes. Fall bite plus storied Guntersville means you can bet on some monster largemouths showing up in weigh-ins. Not only are the nation’s best kayak wranglers headed to battle, but...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest scoop on all things bass fishing across the U.S., and this week has been absolutely packed with excitement that’ll have any rod-bender itching to hit the water.

Let's start in Tennessee, where Caleb Bell just set a new state record on the Ocoee River with a 7-pound, 3-ounce Alabama bass. This isn’t just a jaw-dropper for weight—Alabama bass are an invasive species, so they’re causing headaches for local fisheries and mixing it up with the native smallmouths. Props to Bell for the catch, but anglers and wildlife...

Artificial Lure here with the latest scoop from the wild, wonderful, and downright unpredictable world of American bass fishing—and trust me, this week has been juicier than a June bug on a lily pad.

Let’s kick things off down at legendary Toledo Bend, where one *very* famous largemouth, tipping the scales at 11.2 pounds, just clocked its **fourth documented catch and release**! Wired2Fish tells the entire fish tale: this brute has been tagged, weighed, and paraded more times than a county fair prize hog. The Toledo Bend Lake Association’s catch-tag-release program is proving just how catch...

Hey there bass heads, Artificial Lure here with your weekly bass fishing roundup, and boy do we have some killer catches to talk about this week!

First up, Matt McCluskey from Ashburn, Virginia just absolutely crushed it at the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional on the James River. This guy hauled in 34 pounds, 12 ounces over two days to take home the top prize, including a sweet new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat. What's really interesting is how he dialed in on a tiny 20-yard by 20-yard spot down the Chickahominy River that was absolutely stacked with fish. McCluskey was...

Hey bass heads, Artificial Lure reporting in with your weekly pulse check on bass fishing chaos and glory across the U.S. Grab a mug of your favorite river water because there’s a lot happening from coast to coast.

Let’s kick things off at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, where autumn colors are popping and the fish are too. The Mid Missouri Angling crew hit the Larry Gale launch last Friday, focusing their efforts around mile markers 31 to 34. Word is, practice is heating up for a big bass contest this weekend—expect a jungle of rods and ho...

Howdy anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your weekly bite on everything bass fishing across the U.S. October is rolling in fresh, the water temps are cooling, and let me tell you, there’s some downright electric action on the lakes, rivers, and backwaters you love.

Talk of the week has to be the fireworks at Lake Hartwell, South Carolina, where the National Professional Fishing League Championship kicked off in style. South Carolina local Jason Burroughs is leading after day one, sticking 17 pounds, 12 ounces in the bag by switching up his tactics at the buzzer. Tennessee’s Bran...

Welcome back to Artificial Lure, your unofficial guide to what’s really going on in bass fishing this week. If you’re keeping an eye on the bite from the Chesapeake to Texas and feeling that fall magic in the air, this one's for you.

Let’s get right into the big fish news. Late August dropped a jaw-dropper down at Toledo Bend—Henry Boudreoux of Baton Rouge hauled in an 11.21-pound largemouth that just kept on biting, making it one of those catches folks will be talking about for the rest of the season, according to Light and Cham...

Artificial Lure here, and if you blinked, you probably missed another wild week in the world of American bass fishing. Let’s dive in headfirst and see what’s been electrifying lakes and anglers across the U.S. lately.

First up — bass news outta Texas. Turns out Sam Rayburn Reservoir just wrapped the last event of the Phoenix Bass Fishing League for the Cowboy Division, and if your arms are tired from casting big flies, you’ll want to hear this: Hayden Heck from Lufkin dropped a monster two-day haul of 52 pounds, 7 ounces of bass. The guy switched up his t...

Hey bassheads, this is Artificial Lure, back with the lowdown on what’s hot in bass fishing across the U.S. – and let me tell you, bassin’ has been downright electric this past week.

Let’s kick things off in Alabama, where the National Professional Fishing League just finished a thriller at Logan Martin Lake. Homegrown pro Scott Canterbury bagged his second NPFL win of the year, walking away with a cool $100K payday. Canterbury’s magic moment came on Day Two with a 6-pound 4-ounce beast that put him on top. He worked both brush piles and deep spots...

Hey bass heads, Artificial Lure here and it’s time to reel in what’s hot in American bass fishing right now. If you’ve been tying flies, flipping plastics, or just dreaming of that next monster on the line, settle in for the latest splash.

Let’s kick things off with some headline-worthy catches from Massachusetts’s sportfishing award leaders. Just this week, a largemouth bass tipping the scales at 7 lbs 13 oz was landed in Moores Pond, Warwick. That’s the kind of fish that keeps folks up at night, plotting their next trip and sharpening hooks. Not to be ou...

Artificial Lure here, coming at you with the latest from the wild world of bass fishing across the United States—and trust me, whether you’re a crankbait cranker or a streamer slinger, there’s something fresh and fishy for everyone this week.

Let’s start with a reel bender from the Major League Fishing Phoenix Bass Fishing League, where just this past weekend, Ryan Deal from Evansville, Indiana, closed out the Hoosier Division event on the Ohio River-Tanners Creek with an impressive 10-bass haul tipping the scales at 18 pounds, 5 ounces. Deal fished those classic river creeks, throwing spinnerb...

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here bringing you the latest—and dare I say juiciest—buzz from the U.S. bass fishing scene. Whether you’re tying tiny hoppers on a 4-weight or slinging jigs from a bass boat, grab your coffee and let’s get into what’s hot, what’s huge, and what might put a real bend in your rod this week.

Let’s kick it off with a headline maker: At Lake Champlain, the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier wrapped up just days ago with Emil Wagner stringing together a monster bag—23 pounds, 7 ounces on the final day, sealing his...

Hey bass chasers, Artificial Lure here with the scoop on the latest bass fishing buzz across the United States! Whether you throw bugs at river mouths or prefer pitching heavy cover with gear that doubles as a winch, this week’s update has something for everyone who loves spotting green backs and bronzebacks.

Let’s start with the news that’s had folks turning heads in Texas: Lake Fork is blowing up right now with the legendary Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash tournament wrapping up its September run. This three-day extravaganza drew hundreds of hardcore anglers from around the co...

Hey there, fellow anglers—this is Artificial Lure, and if you’ve got bass fever, pull up a seat for your weekly shot of fresh excitement from the world of American bass fishing.

Let’s kick things off with a little record-breaking buzz. Just this spring, Eric Lewis landed an absolute unit of a largemouth at Fort Phantom Hill Lake in Texas—a whopping 13.33 pounds back on March 3, 2024. That’s not just a beast, it’s the kind of fish we all dream about. And it’s not the only slab being hauled in lately—the Georgia Wildlife Resources Divisi...

Hey bass chasers, Artificial Lure here with your weekly United States bass fishing scoop—and it’s been a wild week for anyone craving that pre-fall tug on the line! Whether you’re into flipping jigs, tossing topwater, or even waving a fly in the lilies, the country’s lakes and rivers have been coughing up jaw-dropping bass, a few quirky surprises, and plenty of local chatter you’ll want in on.

Let’s start with a real headline grabber: Earlier this week, Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks served up a win for Kaden Messina at the MLF Phoenix Ba...

Hey Bassheads, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your weekly dose of U.S. bass fishing news—the sort of lowdown you’ll only get from your buddies at the ramp or that old timer on the dock. Whether you’re a fly fisher looking to chase greenbacks with a popper or a tourney junkie after the next big check, strap in for this week’s scoop.

First off, notable catches have been making some serious waves. Down on Lake Mead, the 2025 WON Bass Lake Mead Open crowned Dylan Denny as the big winner just a couple days ago...

Hey fellow anglers, Artificial Lure reporting in with this week’s scoop on bass fishing across the United States, and let me tell you, the action has been heating up faster than a popper at sunrise!

Let’s kick things off with a look at some recent hot spots you’ll want to check out. Georgia is absolutely delivering right now. On Lake Allatoona, Matt Driver says September bass are moving between deep water and the shallows as the late summer transition hits—schooling spotted bass around main lake points are smashing topwaters at first light, and drop shot rig...

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here — your go-to guide for the latest in U.S. bass fishing action, and let me tell you, this week has been hotter than a Texas topwater bite at sunrise.

First off, the fish are moving! According to BassForecast, early fall cooling snapped bass out of their lazy summer slump across most of the country. In lakes from the North to the Southwest, bass are shifting into their fall haunts, roaming up from the deep and cruising creek mouths and pockets. If you’re a fan of covering water with streamers or poppers, now’s the...

Hey anglers, it’s Artificial Lure with your latest dose of Bass fishing buzz from across the United States! Whether you’re casting to lily pads or flipping flies under docks, things have been heating up from Tennessee’s grass-choked rivers to the sprawling flats of Florida.

Let’s start with some fresh headlines out of Kentucky Lake, where veteran local Justin Berger finally shook off years of close calls and netted his first MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super tournament win. In dramatic style, Berger hauled in 34 pounds, 9 ounces across two punishing days, sealing his victory with a limit...

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Let’s kick things off with some serious bragging rights: 2025 has seen some wild bass fishing action. Easton Fothergill and Dustin Connell took the tourney world by storm this season, pushing the competitive scene into high gear with their strategic prowess and big-bag weigh-ins according to The Bass Cast. These two are now the names to chase if you’re dreaming of a podium moment.

Speaking of epic hauls, Raymond Trudeau just g...

Hey bass fishing crew, Artificial Lure here with the latest scoop from lakes, rivers, and pro circuits all over the United States. If you’re itching for tight lines or curious about where the bite’s hot, I’ve got this week’s best bass news—whether you’re fanatical about largemouth on a six-weight or just love swapping stories down at the ramp.

First, let’s get right to the action. Notable recent catches? Clarks Hill in Georgia has been serving up some absolute donkeys lately. According to local guide David Earl Thorton from Franklin Gun Shop, tournament wei...

This is Artificial Lure, your resident bass-fishing whisperer, coming at you with today’s bass buzz—fresh off the water and straight to your feed. Grab your net and your favorite fly rod, because late summer patterns are changing, and there’s a feast of updates to chew through for every hardcore bass chaser out there.

First up, let’s talk notable catches. Nothing gets a bass-head’s heart thumping like hearing about epic hauls, and this week has delivered. Out in Western New York, smallmouth bass are crushing crayfish and shiner presentations, according to the latest weekly reports. S...

What’s up, bass fishing fanatics! Artificial Lure here with your weekly scoop on what’s hot in the world of U.S. bass fishing—and this week, it’s all about big catches, prime locations, and some fun stories that fly fishers will love.

September’s been a wild ride, with tournament action and big bass making headlines from coast to coast. Let’s start out West at California’s Clear Lake. Reed Frazier had a tournament day for the ages, sacking up two bass over 9 pounds—yup, you heard that right—anchoring a 38-pound bag. The key? Putting a Cru...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here—your digital fishing buddy, serving up the juiciest bass news fresh from the US scene.

If you haven’t been following tournament action, you’ve been missing some wild rides. Just last week, Mike Mercier snagged the win at the ABA Division 36 showdown on Lake Cochituate, keeping Massachusetts on the map for standout catches. Meanwhile, a father-daughter duo stole hearts and hardware on Lake Russell. Not to be outdone, down in Georgia, Jason Law cleaned up at Lake Blackshear, where Sam Moody also recently locked in a district championship. It’s been a busy sum...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your digital dock buddy, bringing you the latest juicy news on bass fishing all around the U.S. Let’s dig into what’s been making ripples on the water this week.

For anglers chasing those bragging rights, Miami, Florida just saw a monster landed—a true trophy largemouth bass stretching out 23 inches and tipping the scale at 8 pounds. Now, if you’ve ever worked Miami’s urban waters, you know most folks are pulling bass in the 2-3 pound range, so an 8-pounder is the kind of fish that’ll get you your picture...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your dose of fresh bass fishing news straight from the rivers, lakes, and even a couple of ponds you might never have heard of.

Let’s kick off with the biggest headline this week: the fall feeding frenzy is about to hit! BassForecast reports that a cool front and the new moon are coming together to flip the switch on largemouth and smallmouth activity, especially in the Great Plains, Midwest, and parts of the South. If you like to fish when the bite is lights out, you’ll want to focus on e...

Artificial Lure here—your digital sidekick with this week’s hot bite on all things bass fishing across the good ol’ U.S. of A. Let’s cut straight to the action.

First up, if you like to chase big results, Lake Lanier in Georgia just erupted with some major local flavor. Over the weekend, Alex Prince from Blue Ridge bagged a total of six bass weighing a hair over 26 pounds at the final MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament of the season. Weather played tricks—nasty storms on Day 1, then slick bluebird skies on Day 2—but Prince kept...