Largemouth Bass

Decatur, Alabama, situated on the Tennessee River, is a premier destination for largemouth bass fishing. The river and its associated backwaters, creeks, and sloughs offer diverse habitat that supports a healthy bass population. Spring and fall are peak seasons, with the pre-spawn and post-spawn periods in spring and the cooling waters of fall triggering aggressive feeding behavior. During these times, focus on shallow cover like grass, docks, and laydowns. Summer can be productive by fishing deeper structure with crankbaits and Carolina rigs. A local tip is to pay attention to the current; bass often position themselves near current breaks to ambush prey. The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge offers excellent bank fishing access, while numerous boat ramps provide access to the main river channel. The largemouth here are known for their aggressive strikes and willingness to hit a variety of lures.