Largemouth Bass

If you're heading to Peletier, NC, and have largemouth bass on your mind, you'll want to focus your attention on the freshwater systems west of town. While Peletier itself is close to the coast, the best bass fishing requires a short drive inland to the rivers, ponds, and reservoirs that dot the landscape. Spring is prime time, as the bass move shallow to spawn, making them more accessible. Fall can also be productive as they feed aggressively before winter. Look for submerged structure, weed beds, and points in the local waterways. A great access point is the boat ramp at [insert nearby boat ramp or park name if known, otherwise omit], offering access to [nearby body of water if known, otherwise omit]. A local tip: Carolina-rigged worms or crankbaits worked slowly along the bottom can be deadly. The bass in these waters tend to be relatively chunky due to the healthy forage base.