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Yellow bass

Morone mississippiensis

Family
Moronidae
Max Length
46 cm
Max Weight
1.2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
487

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Minnows

    Use small to medium sized minnows on a jighead.

  • Worms

    Nightcrawlers or red worms work well.

  • Crickets

    Effective when fished under a bobber.

  • Mealworms

    Easy to keep and effective for yellow bass.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Silver or gold blade colors are productive.

    Buy
  • Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04Crankbait

    Great for casting near cover.

    Buy
  • Mr. Crappie ShadpoleSoft Plastic

    White or chartreuse colors on a jighead.

    Buy
  • Road Runner Blakemore Road Runner 1/8 ozJig

    Versatile for many conditions.

    Buy
  • Little Cleo 1/4 ozSpoon

    Cast and retrieve with varying speeds.

    Buy

Techniques

Yellow bass often school, so when you catch one, keep fishing the same area; experiment with lure retrieves to find what triggers strikes.

Where to Find Yellow bass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Yellow bass?+

Popular baits for Yellow bass include Minnows, Worms, Crickets, Mealworms, Mepps Aglia #2. Tip: Yellow bass often school, so when you catch one, keep fishing the same area; experiment with lure retrieves to find what triggers strikes.

Where can I catch Yellow bass?+

Yellow bass can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Illinois, United States; Tennessee, United States; Iowa, United States. WikiCatch lists 487 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Yellow bass get?+

Yellow bass (Morone mississippiensis) can reach up to 46.00000083446503 cm in length and 1.18 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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