Bridge Fishing for Bass

We’ve all been there at some point in time – we try everything we know throughout a day of Bridge Fishing for Bass and can’t seem to buy a bite. The weather is beautiful, our hopes are high. Yet, for reasons often beyond our understanding, the bass simply won’t cooperate. Our proverbial bubble is indeed busted.

To effectively fish bridges for bass, focus on bridge corners, pilings, and rip-rap areas. These are places where current is strongest and baitfish congregate. Use lures that mimic baitfish and work them effectively with the current. Alternatively, use drop shots near eddies. Pay attention to shade lines and debris, as bass often ambush prey in these areas. Bridge fishing requires a strategic approach to find success with bass.

But before giving up and heading home, consider a technique that has helped shape Elite Series pros all over the country who focus on fishing for bass under bridges. You won’t have to spend hours idling around looking for that “magic” structure or cover. Also, you don’t need to get too carried away with complicated map study. This constant cover makes it easy-to-find bass fishing hot spots throughout much of the year.

Bridges are one-stop-shop for bass

Bridges are one of the most diverse pieces of structure. They go over deep water, offer vertical cover and shade, and can have other rubble from previous bridges nearby. Furthermore, they restrict water flow that creates current.

In addition to these bridges acting as a one-stop-shop for bass, they also serve as a constriction point during their seasonal migrations. Bass can’t jump over the road to get to the other side. So, as you could guess, they are forced to swim through the narrow gaps in order to reach new water. Notably, bridge fishing for bass benefits from these natural funnels.

Bridges funnel bass through a very small and predictable area. It’s just like your bedroom door – if you want to leave the room, you have to go through the door. This makes bridges consistently productive
because bass are constantly moving through them. Even if you’re not in the middle of a major migration, there will still be bass in the area.
Sometimes they just hang around for a long period of time because
they have it made.

Excerpts taken from Lee’s new book “Strategies for Bass“.