Largemouth Bass

While Lathrup Village might be known for its suburban charm, it also offers surprisingly accessible largemouth bass fishing opportunities. The numerous small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the area, many within city parks, hold decent populations of bass. These smaller bodies of water warm up quickly in the spring, making for an early start to the bass fishing season. Targeting the shallows with spinnerbaits and soft plastics during the spawn (late May-June) can be very effective. As the water warms in the summer, focus on deeper structure like weed edges and drop-offs. A key local tip: many of these ponds are relatively small and receive moderate fishing pressure, so finesse tactics like wacky-rigged worms or lightweight jigs often outperform power fishing techniques. Public access is generally good around these ponds, but be mindful of posted regulations and respect the surrounding residential areas.