Largemouth Bass

Clarkston, Michigan, offers some fantastic largemouth bass fishing, primarily in the numerous lakes and reservoirs scattered throughout Oakland County. Independence Oaks County Park, with its access to both Upper and Lower Bushman's Lake, is a great starting point. These lakes, along with others like Deer Lake and Greens Lake, offer diverse structure, from weed beds and lily pads to submerged timber and rocky points, perfect for targeting largemouth. Spring and fall are prime times, as bass move into shallower water to spawn or fatten up for winter. A local tip: Early morning or late evening topwater action near weed edges can be explosive. For a change of pace, try targeting docks and boat hoists with jigs or Texas-rigged worms. Clarkston area bass are known for being aggressive, especially when water temperatures are optimal.