Largemouth Bass

If Largemouth Bass are on your mind near Beallsville, Pennsylvania, you'll want to explore the many smaller lakes and ponds in Washington County. Dutch Fork Lake and Ten Mile Creek offer good bass fishing opportunities. Spring and fall are the prime times to target bass here, as they move into shallower water to spawn or feed before the winter. During the summer months, focus on deeper structure and early morning or late evening fishing. A practical tip for this area is to use weedless lures, as many of the ponds have heavy vegetation. Soft plastics rigged Texas-style or Carolina-rigged are excellent choices. The bass population in this region is generally healthy, with a mix of sizes, but don't expect huge numbers of trophy fish. Focus on finding structure and cover, and you'll likely find some willing bass.