Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass fishing near Ravenna, Michigan, is centered around the Muskegon River and its associated backwaters and smaller lakes. The Muskegon River offers diverse habitat, including weed beds, submerged timber, and docks, all of which hold bass. Spring and fall are the peak seasons, with pre-spawn activity in the spring and heavy feeding in the fall. Focus on shallow, weedy areas during the spring spawn and transition to deeper structure as the water warms in the summer. A local tip: explore the backwater areas off the main river channel, as these often hold larger, less-pressured bass. Also, be aware of the river's current, especially during periods of high water, and adjust your lure presentation accordingly. Largemouth in the Muskegon River system are known to be aggressive, so don't be afraid to experiment with topwater lures and reaction baits.