Largemouth Bass

If you're targeting Largemouth Bass near Beaverville, Illinois, you'll want to focus on the Kankakee River and its associated backwaters and sloughs. This area offers classic bass habitat with plenty of submerged vegetation, fallen timber, and rocky structure. Spring and fall are prime times, as the bass move into shallower water to spawn in the spring and feed aggressively before winter. Look for pre-spawn bass staging near deeper channels in early spring, and target weed edges with spinnerbaits or crankbaits. Later in the season, topwater frogs and buzzbaits can be deadly in the thick vegetation. For bank access, check out the public access points along the Kankakee River State Park. Be aware that river levels can fluctuate, so check local conditions before you go. Also, using weedless presentations is a must due to the heavy vegetation.