Largemouth Bass

Snyder, Nebraska, might be a small town, but it offers some surprisingly good largemouth bass fishing in its surrounding waters. Forget the ocean; we're talking classic Midwestern freshwater bass. Focus your efforts on local ponds, smaller lakes, and the slower stretches of the Elkhorn River accessible nearby. Spring is prime time as the bass move shallow to spawn, but don't overlook the fall when they're aggressively feeding before winter. For bank access, check out public access points along the Elkhorn. A local tip: many of the smaller, unnamed ponds can hold hidden gems, but always respect private property. Largemouth in this area tend to run smaller on average, but what they lack in size, they make up for in aggression. Think spinnerbaits and crankbaits worked along weed edges. Water clarity can vary greatly depending on recent rainfall, so pack a variety of lures to adapt to the conditions.