Bassmaster

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

Ode To The Historical

Exploring The Why

Bob Downey • Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Datebook

On The Tournament Trail

Conservation

Bass City, USA - LaCrosse, Wis.

Best Fishing Times

Mail Call

You Write The Caption

Facebook.com

Twitter Poll

What’s It Worth

You Ask, Pro’s Answer

Bass Boating

Scientific Angle

Get Ready For Hot Bites

Top 10 • New hot spots and legendary lakes join forces to create the 2025 rankings. Start planning now and hit the road soon …these fisheries are on fire

Central

Southeastern

Western

Northeastern

Roll The Dice • If ever you wanted to gamble on a crazy new bait, these fuzzy plastics offer an all-in moment

The Smallmouth Bladed Jig Equation • Add a bladed jig to your bronzeback-fishing arsenal to multiply the sum of your smallies

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

The Changing World Of Bass Rods • To truly appreciate the equipment we use today, you must understand its origin story and the men behind its development

Runnin’ With The Blueback Wolf Pack • Bryan New says he wouldn’t have won his Opens AOY title without this midsummer herring pattern

Summer Frog Fishing Fun

Summer Storm Watch • Cloudy days on Northern fisheries don’t have to cast a shadow on your bite-grabbing potential

Iron Sharpens Iron

Suckers For Lures