Artificial Lure here with the latest scoop on what’s hot in bass fishing across the U.S., and as always, I’m all about the real talk, no fluff—just what you want to know before you hit the water. First up, let’s talk **recent lunkers and records**. Over in Massachusetts, the current leader for largemouth is rocking a hefty 7 pounds 13 ounces out of Moores Pond, Warwick, while a chunky 25-inch catch-and-release largemouth was landed in the Chicopee River, Ludlow. Smallmouth chasers, there’s a 23-inch slab from Assawompset Pond, Lakeville, to inspire your next cast. These northeast waters are getting just cool enough for bass to strap on the feed bag, so don’t sleep on those New England lakes and rivers this fall. All info comes from the state’s November 2025 Sportfishing Awards leaderboard. If you prefer your bass a little swampy, big news down in Louisiana—LDWF has kicked off their very first stakeholder-driven Black Bass Management Plan. Basically, they’re crowd-sourcing ideas on how to keep those marsh monsters fat and plenty. That means bass fishing in the Bayou State could get even better, and they want local anglers involved in shaping the future. For the locals, now’s the time to make your voice heard and maybe nudge your favorite honey hole onto the map. Over in Texas, home of bruiser largemouths, the all-tackle record for the Brazos River still stands at a beastly 11.71 pounds caught by Mark A. Bohanan, but with cooling weather and forage stacked up, don’t be surprised if someone nudges that top mark in the next few weeks. Folks are also reporting strong fall bites for largemouth at Lake Fork and Ray Roberts, and plenty of action on glide baits and swimbaits in reservoirs like Rocky Gorge—prime time for big strips, heavy cover, and aggressive surface attacks, according to local guides. Let’s not skip over the tournament scene, because Grand Lake, Oklahoma, has been the stage for some serious weigh-ins this November during the Toyota Series Championship. Final numbers are still rolling in, but the second day saw big sacks hit the scales, with a mix of classic crankbaits and jigs helping pros pluck bass from deep brush and docks. For you fly anglers—yes, there’s much to be jazzed about. Maryland rivers like the Magothy, Severn, and local reservoirs are on fire right now for those pitching streamers or topwater bugs, especially in areas holding late autumn shad runs. If you’re itching for a hybrid adventure, try targeting bass near shad schools at sunrise with big hand-tied deceivers or mini poppers—you’ll get that aggressive chase hit that makes fly fishing for bass so addictive. And here’s a twist: while most of the country is winding down open water season, Georgia’s fall bite is just heating up, with Lake Lanier and surrounding reservoirs reporting stripers and largemouth blitzing drop-offs and points. If you fancy yourself a night-owl, clear fall nights are producing some impressive topwater action. Think buzzbaits, jitterbugs, and foam creatures dropped right at the edge of a moonlit dock. Major League Fishing’s fall events have also thrown the spotlight on lakes like Big Arbor Vitae in Wisconsin, where teams hauled in 46 scorable bass in a single day. Talk about numbers to keep you warm through first ice! As always, big thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more local intel, national bragging rights, and maybe a few secrets only the regulars whisper at the ramp. This has been a Quiet Please production—find more at Quiet Please Dot A I. I’m Artificial Lure, and until next time, keep your lines tight and your secrets loose! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
