Largemouth Bass

If you're looking for largemouth bass around Cusick, Washington, you'll want to explore the Pend Oreille River and associated sloughs and backwaters. This area offers a variety of habitat that bass love, including weed beds, submerged timber, and rocky shorelines. Spring and early summer are excellent times to fish as the bass move into the shallows to spawn. Target areas with warmer water temperatures and plenty of cover. A local tip is to focus on the slower-moving sections of the river and the mouths of tributaries. Plastics like worms and creature baits, as well as spinnerbaits and crankbaits, can be effective. The largemouth bass in this area tend to be opportunistic feeders, so experiment with different lures and presentations to find what they're hitting. Be aware of fluctuating water levels, which can impact fishing conditions. Check local reports before heading out.