Where are the most popular lakes for bass fishing in the U.S., what types of bass can you catch in these waters and how can you plan your own great bass fishing lake getaway? There are many wonderful lakes all over the US to fish for great bass in. To our knowledge, the lists below of bass fishing lakes are open and operable for fishing. However, it is important to keep in mind that changes can take place from time to time so you should always contact the lake first to be sure it is still open for bass fishing or open at the particular time you intend to go.



When searching for bass fishing lakes, you need to know where in the country you are looking and the time of year that it is since in some areas, bass may not be in the waters during the particular time you are planning to fish there. You have a few different options when it comes to gathering this type of information such as the ones listed below.

How to Find Bass Fishing Lakes

Lakes are some of the best places around to find bass. There are also many different lakes all over the country so, how can you find bass fishing lakes near you? Well, you can always talk to neighbors and co-workers to find out where they go bass fishing to see where they would recommend. However, if you would like more than just a personal opinion or if you are looking for a fishing lake in a different state, then there are other ways. For example, you can contact the local parks and wildlife department for the state in which you plan on fishing for bass.

Here you can gather a lot of valuable information such as, which lakes have the best reputation for bass fishing. They will supply you with the rules and regulations for each lake so you will know exactly what you can and cannot do. They can tell you the bag and size limits, catch and release laws and they can give you information about the hatcheries and when the best time is for bass fishing. If you plan on fishing from a boat, they can give you all the laws for boating in that state and the safety regulations you need to follow.

Another way to search for information concerning bass fishing lakes in your area or somewhere you plan on visiting is by using the Internet. You can find sites that have special search engines available to help you with this task. All you need to do is put in your location and the species of fish you are searching for and it will pull up the best bass fishing lakes in that area. You can also visit the parks and wildlife website to gather all the information listed above and more.

Here are a few lakes for bass fishing in several states across the US. There are many more you can likely find in your area as well.

TEXAS

Lake Amistad

Canyon Lake

Falcon Lake

Lake Buchanon

FLORIDA

Farm 13 / Stick Marsh

Kenansville Lake

Lake Okeechobee

Lake Rousseau

Lakes Orange and Lochloosa

Lakes Poinsett and Winder

Lake George

Crescent Lake

The Kissimmee River

St. Johns River

Lake Istokpoga

Lake Tsala Apopka

Ocala Forest Lakes

ALABAMA

Lake Guntersville

Elk River

Wheeler Lake

Pickwick Lake

ARKANSAS

White River Delta

Beaver Lake

Dierks Lake

Bull Shoals Lake

DeQueen Lake

CALIFORNIA

Lake Folsum

Big Bear Lake

Collins Lake

Buena Vista Lake

NORTH CAROLINA

Kerr Lake

Apalachia Lake

Badin Lake

Hiwassee Lake

GEORGIA

Lake George

Carters Lake

Kackson Lake

Lake Russell

West Point Lake

MISSOURI

Table Rock Lake

Longview Lake

Norfork Lake

Stockton Lake

Table Rock Lake

Wappappello Lake

COLORADO

Barr Lake

Bear Creek

Georgetown Lake

Main Lake

Sloans Lake

Webster Lake

These are just some of many great bass fishing lakes located around the country and even around the world. If you'd like to find out more about great bass fishing lakes in your area, a good place to start is by joining local bass fishing clubs. This is a great way to stay up-to-date with all the latest news and information about bass fishing in your area. Plus it is a great way to meet new friends that share the same passion you have when it comes to bass fishing.

You will be able to share stories about the biggest bass caught or the largest number caught at one time. You may even be able to exchange a few secrets concerning bass fishing that can make a difference in the amount of success you have in the future.

You will be able to share stories about the biggest bass caught or the largest number caught at one time. You may even be able to exchange a few secrets concerning bass fishing that can make a difference in the amount of success you have in the future.