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Summer Largemouth Bass Fishing Reports
Reported by Kristine Fischer
Some fish still in that late summer pattern, but moving into that fall transition. Bigger fish were moving towards the backs of the creeks. Look for willow grass to... Read More
Season: Summer
Structure: Submerged Vegetation
Species: Largemouth Bass
Technique: Buzz Baits
Jamaica Boa Buzzbait 1/2 oz / Black Mamba
megabass
⚡39 Product Recommendations
Reported by Katherine Field
The bite on Lake Dardanelle has been tough with the late summer heat, recent storms and the high pressure from anglers and tournaments. The bites were hard for me... Read More
Season: Summer
Structure: Submerged Vegetation
Species: Largemouth Bass
Technique: Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
Spark Shad Swimbait Royal Gill / 3"
megabass
⚡13 Product Recommendations
Other Season Fishing Reports
Reported by Kristine Fischer
great reaction bite up in the backwaters in the main river channel around matted grass and sand bars
Season: Pre-Spawn
Structure: Matted Grass
Species: Largemouth Bass
Technique: Chatterbaits
Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin Shad
zman
⚡11 Product Recommendations
Reported by Jay Wallen
The spawn is underway on Dardanelle with water temps ranging from 60-68 depending on whether you are on the main river or back in the creeks. Some creeks are running... Read More
Season: Spawn
Structure: Laydowns
Species: Largemouth Bass
Technique: Wacky Rigs
5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Magic / 5"
yamamoto
⚡2 Product Recommendations
Reported by Caesar Nava
Fish were starting to get ready to do their thing up in the backs of big shallow flats. Water temp was around 62-65 degrees and great bites were coming near... Read More
Season: Spawn
Structure: Lilipads
Species: Largemouth Bass
Forage: Shad
Technique: Buzz Baits
Buzzbaits 1/2 oz / White
war_eagle
⚡2 Product Recommendations
Reported by Katherine Field
Just competed in the Hobie Bass Open Series on Lake Dardanelle. The bass are starting to spawn and moving up very shallow. When prefishing, most of the temperatures were... Read More
Season: Spawn
Structure: Lilipads
Species: Largemouth Bass
Technique: Frogs/Toads
Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65 2 1/2" / Leopard
spro
⚡4 Product Recommendations
Reported by Ryan Thompson
Dardenelle is nearing post spawn. At first light, target grass and shallow reed edges along creek channels with a white buzz bait. If water is stained, chartreuse may help. As... Read More
Season: Post-Spawn
Structure: Reeds
Species: Largemouth Bass
Technique: Buzz Baits
Buzzbaits 1/2 oz / White
war_eagle
⚡2 Product Recommendations
Reported by Chris Gaudin
BFL tournament of Lake Dardanelle wasn't the best but I was able to catch plenty of fish in several places flipping. I did find a better pattern in another cove... Read More
Season: Post-Spawn
Structure: Laydowns
Species: Largemouth Bass
Technique: Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)