Largemouth Bass

Bellevue, Iowa, nestled along the Mississippi River, offers fantastic Largemouth Bass fishing, benefiting from the river's backwaters, sloughs, and connected lakes. The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge provides diverse habitat for bass, creating a thriving fishery. Spring is excellent, especially during the pre-spawn and spawn periods when bass are in shallow water. Summer can be good early and late in the day, and fall sees bass feeding aggressively before winter. Local tip: Explore the backwater areas off the main channel with a boat or kayak. These areas hold good numbers of bass. The stump fields and weed beds near the shorelines are always worth casting to. The bass in this area tend to be opportunistic feeders, so a variety of lures can be effective, including crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics. Be aware of the river current and adjust your presentation accordingly. The Bellevue boat ramp provides easy access to the river.