Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass fishing around Sherwood, Oregon, centers on smaller lakes and ponds tucked away in the Tualatin River watershed. While Sherwood doesn't have a huge, well-known bass fishery, several smaller, often overlooked spots can provide excellent action. Think quiet, weedy lakes and sloughs rather than large reservoirs. Spring and early summer, when the water warms and bass move shallow to spawn, are prime times. Look for lily pads, submerged timber, and overhanging vegetation – classic largemouth habitat. A local tip is to explore some of the smaller, unnamed ponds on public land; these often receive less fishing pressure and can hold some surprisingly large bass. Also, be aware that many of these smaller water bodies can be heavily weeded during the summer, so weedless lures are essential. The bass in these smaller waters tend to be opportunistic feeders, so a variety of presentations can work, from topwater frogs to slow-rolled spinnerbaits.