Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass fishing around Keller, Virginia, centers on the diverse mix of freshwater habitats found on the Eastern Shore. While the Chesapeake Bay is saltwater, the creeks, rivers, and impoundments draining into it offer excellent bass fishing opportunities. The Pocomoke River, with its cypress-lined banks and dark, tannin-stained water, is a classic Eastern Shore bass fishery. Expect to find bass relating to structure like fallen trees, docks, and lily pads. Spring and fall are the peak seasons, with pre-spawn and post-spawn activity in the spring and aggressive feeding in the fall as the water cools. A local's secret? Pay close attention to tidal flow. Bass will often position themselves to ambush prey moving with the current. Soft plastics rigged weedless are your best bet in the heavy cover. The bass in this area tend to be chunky, feeding on abundant forage like crawfish and various baitfish.