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Wisconsin Bass Fishing
We hope Wisconsin bass fishing information will help you catch more bass!
The largemouth bass is the largest member of the sunfish family and identifiable by a band made up of a series of dark spots on its sides. It is large fish with a large, forward jutting mouth, averaging 12 to 20 inches and 1 to 5 pounds. Living in shallow water habitats, among reeds, waterlilies and other vegetation, river backwaters, weedy bays and extensive weed beds of larger lakes, this popular game fish is common throughout Wisconsin. They prefer clear, non-flowing waters where cover is available.
Spawning season is in May and June when water temperatures reach 60 degrees. In this species it is the male who builds the nest under weedy cover on rocky or gravelly bottom in 2-8 feet of water. The male will guard the eggs and the fry until they disperse. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are parasitized by the bass tapeworm, black spot and yellow grub. None are harmful to humans in cooked fish.
  When caught this fish will put up a very strong fight with high jumps. Fishing for largemouth bass is very popular and exciting. Since it is a carnivore, it will devour any live prey that will fit into its mouth with prey being as large as 25 to 35% of the bass's body length. It usually feeds near the surface, usually doesn't appear in water deeper than 20 feet.
  They can be found in places where there is cover overhead or submerged items like a fallen branch or log. These are places where they lie in wait for prey to pass by. Look for them near banks where there is an overhang, under brush, or look for places where there could be cover (on shore and underwater) such as drop-offs, ridges, or points. It uses its senses to detect and seize its pretty. Young largemouth bass are often the meal of larger fish, but once an adult, it knows virtually no predator.
  If you enjoy gathering legendary fishing tales, largemouth bass are for you. They fly up through the water trying to escape the hook. Many anglers use lures like plastic worms, jigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits, or live bait like nightcrawlers, minnows, frogs or crawfish. Large golden shiners are one of the best things to use to catch trophy bass, especially when they aren't as fast-moving in the heat of summer time or in the cold of winter.
  Largemouth Bass is delicious fried, although larger filets may be baked. The white, flaky meat tastes different depending on how it's cooked. You can eliminate the strong flavors by salting and peppering the skinned fish prior to battering.
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