Spotted bass and largemouth bass have a lot in common. They look alike; they can inhabit the same places in the same lakes; they eat the same forage; and they’ll fall for many of the same baits.

During the pre-spawn, largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are typically as aggressive as they’ll be all year—and as big as they’ll be all year. Many factors go into when the bass will ...

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are common in Pennsylvania, each with distinct characteristics and habitat preferences. Anglers can find helpful resources like lake habitat maps and fishing tips on ...