Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass fishing near Geneva, NY, centers around Seneca Lake and its associated canals and tributaries. Seneca Lake offers diverse habitat, from shallow weedy bays to deeper drop-offs, catering to largemouth throughout the season. The pre-spawn period in late spring is a prime time, as bass move into the shallows to prepare for spawning. Topwater action can be explosive in the early morning and evening. During the summer, focus on deeper water near weed edges or submerged structure. A local tip: The canals connecting Seneca Lake to the Erie Canal system can also hold good numbers of bass, especially near locks and bridges. The largemouth in Seneca Lake are known to reach impressive sizes, so be prepared for a potential trophy. Public boat launches are available around the lake, but can be crowded during peak season.