Secrets for Arizona Bass Fishing

There are few states in America that are as underrated in terms of the bass fishing action as Arizona. Arizona is full of excellent bass fishing lakes, rivers, ponds and pools that have high populations of both largemouth and smallmouth bass.

However, it is underrated because some prefer to go to lakes and rivers in Florida and Texas. As such, Arizona has been neglected in the past but is now becoming more and more popular amongst bas fishing enthusiasts from all over the world. You can beat the catch rate of others around you when fishing in Arizona though with the secrets outlined below! Arizona Bass Fishing Lakes

Did you know that the largest smallmouth bass caught in Arizona was pulled out of Roosevelt Lake and that its largemouth bass counterpart was found in Canyon Lake? No? Well now you do, and there are yet more secrets to be found in terms of the lakes and rivers Arizona offers all bass fishing enthusiasts. Choosing the right lake or river to fish in on any given day is half the battle if you want to up your catch rate, but even this can be confusing given the fact that there are just so many to choose from!

The very fact that bass of all types are territorial will help you to catch them in Arizona because the populations of bass are so high in the vast majority of lakes and rivers that are commonly used by bass fishing enthusiasts.

Take Apache Lake for example. Apache Lake has excellent largemouth and smallmouth action available for anyone looking to pit his or her wits against both. Roosevelt Lake also has both types of bass. You can fish the topwater or up to 50 feet below the surface and still have a high catch rate. The mix of salt and fresh water there provides perfect conditions for bass so all you have to do is turn up to enjoy the action!

If you want to test your bass fishing skills then the place to go is just off the Colorado River. Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Lake Mohave, Martinez Lake and Lake Havasu both feature high quality largemouth bass and many bass fishing enthusiasts in the state will not go anywhere else.

If you love a challenge then the clear waters will give you just that... as well as plenty of opportunities to catch bass!

Fishing For Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass are renowned for biting anything that it can catch but the high populations of bass in Arizona make that possibility more of a certainty if you know the baits and lures that work best against them.

Crankbaits, spinnerbaits and plastic worms have the optimal effect all year round because the largemouth bass in Arizona tend to go for them whenever they come in range. Jigs also work well when you choose to fish a little deeper. If you are not sure how deep to go then use the rule of thumb that 35 feet is the perfect depth. Although some bass will go beyond that, they do not tend to do so in some lakes so up to 35 feet should bring you a measure of success.