Bassmaster

The Worldwide Authority on Bass Fishing

Bassmaster is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and the official publication of B.A.S.S. Our mission is to educate, inform and entertain bass anglers while promoting and enhancing the sport of bass fishing, remembering the legacy of our sport and spearheading trends for its future.

Bassmaster

The Lights Of Hope

Blasting The Narrative

Bryan Schmitt

Datebook

FWC Crack Down On Invasive Species

On The Tournament Trail

Bass City, USA - Mountain Home, Ark.

Best Fishing Times

O.H. Ivie Yields Legacy Largemouth

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com • B.A.S.S. fans react to Bill Lowen’s win at the 2025 Elite Series season-opener on the St. Johns River.

Twitter Poll • What’s the coolest advancement from the last 20 years of the Elite Series?

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

The Shallow Push

Herring Happenings • Blueback herring provide a healthy snack for bass and sometimes an advantage for anglers. Other times, they can be an absolute pain

Not Too Cool For Old School • Despite new technology, traditional tactics are alive and well — and in some cases, anglers have more room to use them

The April Big ‘Uns • Spring is here, and the bass will never be fatter than they are right now. Take the pros’ advice for dodging April showers and landing a personal best

Season Twenty Of The Elite Series • From jerseys, to boat wraps, to enhanced technology, the Bassmaster Elite Series has seen two decades of evolution for the sport

The Splash Heard Around The World • Want one of these famous hand-carved frogs? Good luck finding one — and get ready to drop big bucks if you do

The Strangest Spawn • After decades of sight fishing, you might think you know everywhere bass make beds. But they might surprise you

Moving Water • While some anglers look for grass or cypress trees, Will Davis Jr. almost always looks for water that’s on the move

Steve Kennedy • DOTL Challenge: Put a Bassmaster Elite Series pro on a small lakehe’s never seen before. Give him seven hours to locate and catch bass while we log his every move

Muddy-Water Mischief • Oklahoma pro shares his favorite way to stack up prespawn bass in April

A Front Is On Its Way • As springtime weather moves in, the fish can feel it. It should be your cue to fish harder

Floating Worm Fun This Spring

Lunker Club

You’re Not The Best

The Best Of Footsteps