Largemouth Bass

For largemouth bass fishing around Atkinson, Nebraska, your best bet is exploring the area's smaller lakes and ponds. While there aren't any huge reservoirs nearby, the region boasts several smaller, often overlooked gems that can hold surprisingly good bass populations. Spring (late April-May) is fantastic as the bass move shallow to spawn, and again in the fall (September-October) as they feed heavily before winter. A local's secret is to target the weed lines and submerged timber in these smaller bodies of water. Soft plastics like worms and creature baits, fished slowly, are often highly effective. Many of these locations are accessible from the bank, making them ideal for wading or shore fishing. Be mindful of private property and always ask for permission before fishing on private land. These northern Nebraska bass might not be giants, but their willingness to bite and the peaceful surroundings make for a great day of fishing.