Largemouth Bass

For Largemouth Bass in the Blue Springs, Mississippi, area, head to the many smaller lakes and ponds scattered throughout the region, or explore the edges of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. These waters offer classic Southern bass habitat – think lily pads, cypress trees, and submerged timber. Spring (March-May) is undoubtedly the best time, as the bass move shallow to spawn. Throw topwater frogs and buzzbaits over the lily pads, or flip jigs and Texas-rigged worms around the cypress trees. Summer can be tough, but fishing early and late in the day can still produce. Try fishing deeper with Carolina rigs or crankbaits. A local tip: many of the smaller lakes are privately owned, so be sure to obtain permission before fishing. The bass here can grow to impressive sizes, with fish over 8 pounds being a realistic possibility. The relatively mild winters also allow for year-round fishing opportunities.