Fishing for Yellow Bass
Identification, habitat, techniques, and tackle—then find a captain who targets them.
Yellow bass (Morone mississippiensis) are small, elongate members of the temperate bass family with a distinct yellow-green sheen and 7 to 9 dark vertical bars on each side. They look similar to
Yellow bass are found in freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and rivers across the Mississippi River basin and adjacent Gulf slope systems. They tolerate a range of waters including clear and stained
Target yellow bass by finding bait schools or locating structure with sonar; once you find a school they will often stay tight and feed aggressively. Best times are spring and fall and low-light
Use light spinning gear for the best feel and fun: a 6'6" to 7' medium-light spinning rod paired with a 2000-2500 size reel spooled with 4 to 8 lb braided line or 4 to 8 lb fluorocarbon. Line choice
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