Largemouth Bass

If you're looking for Largemouth Bass in West Michigan, Fennville offers some under-the-radar opportunities. The Kalamazoo River, with its slow-moving sections and backwaters near Fennville, can be productive, especially during the pre-spawn and post-spawn periods in spring and early summer. Lake Allegan, a reservoir on the Kalamazoo, is another option with a good population of Largemouth. Focus on areas with submerged timber, weed edges, and lily pads. Fall can also be excellent as the bass feed heavily before winter. A local tip: the river can be accessed from several points along M-89, but be mindful of private property. Also, water levels in the Kalamazoo can fluctuate, so check conditions before you go. The Largemouth in this area tend to be opportunistic feeders, so a variety of lures like spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and soft plastics can be effective.