Largemouth Bass

La Moille, Illinois, while perhaps not the first place that springs to mind for trophy Largemouth Bass, offers some surprisingly good fishing in its local ponds, lakes, and smaller rivers. Spring and fall are the peak seasons, with bass being most active during these periods. In the spring, target shallow, weedy areas with spinnerbaits, crankbaits, or soft plastics. As summer progresses, move to deeper water and focus on structure like submerged timber or weed edges. One local tip is to explore some of the smaller, less-pressured ponds in the area that aren't heavily advertised; these often hold some hidden gems. Largemouth in this region tend to be opportunistic feeders, so experiment with different presentations to see what they're hitting. While you might not catch a state record, you can expect to find a good number of bass in the 1-3 pound range, with the occasional larger fish mixed in.