What Every Bass Fisherman Should Know About Winter Fishing

You might not think it possible but the winter months can be a wonderful time to go bass fishing, with the colder temperatures making for less competition and more success. However, finding a great fishing spot can be a bit tricky if you don’t know what to look for.

Fortunately, there are several key factors that can help you find the best spots and maximize your chances of catching trophy-size fish.

The first step is to identify areas of deep water. Bass tend to move into deeper parts of lakes and rivers during colder weather, as they prefer temperatures between 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Water depth is also important because bass feed on zooplankton, which tends to remain concentrated at particular depths throughout winter. Areas with steep drop-offs or underwater points are good places to start looking since they usually provide the most consistent temperature ranges and depths for bass feeding activity.

Another factor to consider when searching for the best bass fishing spots in winter is cover type. Since many baitfish congregate near shoreline objects such as docks, rocks, logs, vegetation, stumps and downed trees during colder seasons, these types of structures are attractive targets for hungry bass looking for an easy meal.

If possible try targeting submerged structure rather than those visible from above – while some large fish may be found near exposed cover it’s likely that most will have moved deeper where they can better avoid predators like birds or other anglers. A good way to locate these hidden pockets is by using sonar or other mapping technology which allows you pinpoint structure below the surface quickly and accurately without having to spend unnecessary time casting around blindly.

Finally its important not forget about current flow when picking out a spot. This means selecting locations where rivers enter lakes or where creeks run into reservoirs because these areas often produce especially active fish due too increased oxygen levels from moving water.

That said it’s still possible catch decent size specimens without currents present although their numbers might be lower.