River Fishing Tips: How To Find Bass In Rivers

Watching the river’s current flow is the key to river fishing for bass on nearly any system in the country. Most anglers hone their skills on lakes, so it might take some retraining when they have to fish for river bass.  The most important lesson in adapting to river fishing is discerning the differences between a lake and river. It’s easier to find bass on a river than it is on a big lake, because the current and the river level dictate where the fish are. The current’s intensity determines which areas of the river you should fish.   If the current on the main river is too strong, concentrate on backwater areas where the flow is reduced. But try to avoid dead-water areas where there is no current. When fishing backwaters, look for something different along the bank that will attract bass.  Prime examples include  sparse rocks lying along a mud bank , a water fall or a partially submerged drain pipe. These areas usually hold concentrations of bass. ...