Bass Fishing Report - June 26, 2025
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June 26th, 2025 Bass Fishing Update 🎣
Bass fishing fanatics! Dive in and explore all three Bass Fishing Report heat maps below. Make sure you don’t miss it — scroll down to check out the latest Bass Season and Bass High Wind maps to stay ahead of the game. Know-Adapt-Catch® more Bass.
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🎣 U.S. Bass Trend Overview: June 26th – June 30th 2025
This weekend, GOOD to EPIC Bass Forecast feeding mood ratings continue to light up across much of the U.S., but seasonal transitions and localized weather shifts will make cracking the code more important than ever.
This is the time of year when bass behavior can change fast, even overnight, so if you're still relying on what worked for your buddy last weekend, you may end up chasing ghosts.
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Regional Bass Fishing Forecast Breakdown:
June 26th – June 30th, 2025
Below is a brief summary by region.
Because the weather and water conditions are rapidly changing this time of year, be sure to check your local bass fishing top 5 baits and lake location recommendations using your Bass Forecast mobile app Adapted Patterns® feature.
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Northwest:
Unseasonably warm and stable weather continues, with highs in the low 80s and afternoon pop-up storms possible in the northern Rockies. Most bass are locked into post-spawn or summer patterns. Focus on early morning topwater action, then switch to deep-water structure with drop-shot rigs, crankbaits, or jigs as the sun rises. Look for shade lines and submerged cover by mid-day.
Check out the Northwest bait selection here: drop-shot rigs
Southwest:
Dog Days conditions are settling in across much of the region, with highs pushing the low 100s and water temps climbing well above 80°F. Bass are holding deep, hugging points, humps, and thermoclines. Use Carolina rigs, deep crankbaits, and slow-rolled swimbaits. Early mornings still offer good topwater action near shad and bluegill beds. High-elevation lakes may still have lingering post-spawn fish along shorelines.
Check out the Southwest bait selection here: Swimbaits & Deep Diving Crankbaits
Midwest:
The heat dome over the region is expanding, with heat indices in the mid-90s to low 100s in some areas. Bass are in solid summer patterns. Expect brief feeding windows at dawn and dusk, especially near current or structure. During high sun, focus on deeper brush piles, ledges, and thermoclines using worms, creature baits, or heavy jigs. Mid-day thunderstorms remain a wildcard in some zones—check local radars.
Check out the Midwest bait selection here: Worms
Southeast:
High heat and humidity continue across most of the region with daily thunderstorm chances. Bass remain in summer patterns, and their feeding windows are tightening. Key targets: vegetation edges, dock pilings, and submerged brush. Early topwater bites can be productive with frogs and poppers. As the sun rises, switch to Texas rigs or deep-diving crankbaits to reach cooler water.
Check out the Southeast bait selection here: Deep Diving Crankbait
Northeast:
After a hot and stormy stretch, more stable conditions return—though humid air and afternoon thunderstorms remain possible. Bass are transitioning fully into summer holding patterns, with activity shifting deeper. Focus on main-lake points, offshore humps, and deeper grass lines. Best bet: Topwater in the morning, then work crankbaits and drop-shot rigs around structure in 12–20 feet of water. Be ready to adjust with barometric swings.
Check out the Northeast bait selection here: Dropshot
🔥PRO TIP: Use the Past 10 Days weather graph in your BassForecast PRO app to check 10-day rainfall totals. It’s one of the fastest ways to identify blown-out lakes or pick a location that has not been blown out. The more you know before you go, the better you’ll catch.
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🔥 PRO TIP: Use the weather graph in the Bass Forecast PRO app to check 10-day rainfall totals and heat index trends—this helps you identify water clarity changes and fish comfort zones. Especially now, early preparation with daily forecast insights can help you stay ahead of the bite.
Stay ahead of the bite by leveraging your Bass Forecast app's features, including the Adapted Pattern® Top 5 Baits and Lake Locations, to maximize your success this weekend. To see exactly when bass will be turned on in your area, open your Bass Forecast mobile app and get PRO.
In a deep lake or pond, what is the main reason a “Hump” attracts so many fish during the hottest late summer period?
Choose your answer
a. It’s a great ambush point
b. They like to stay higher in the water column when possible
c. Humps have the right temperature & oxygen combination
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Bass Forecast Tip:
Over 1.5 million+ Bass Forecast anglers have used these tips to boost catch rates during the cooler season.
1. DO NOT rely on “what worked yesterday”. It's not a solid strategy. The trickiest part of figuring out the bite in bass fishing is that patterns can change daily based on the weather, thus changing the feeding behavior of bass. Use the Bass Forecast app feature Adapted Patterns® to help adapt your strategy in real time. Bass Forecast Adapted Patterns® has predicted the winning pattern in 86% of top flight bass fishing tournaments 7 to 10 days before the tournament began.
2. Select best odds days up to 10 days in advance by getting Bass Forecast PRO inside the app. While there's no ‘guarantee’ of success on any single outing, double blind research has shown that season long average catch rates during GOOD/EPIC rated days are 68% to 305% higher than the average. Fisheries biologist research has also proven that bigger bass are caught during GOOD/EPIC days due to proactive vs reactive feeding behavior.
3. NO MATTER WHEN YOU GO, the BFR combined with the Seasonal Pattern (see map below) guides the 3 key elements of a successful bass catching pattern: 1. Baits to use. 2. Best bet fish feeding locations. 3. Best bet presentation speed.
Tight lines and happy fishing!
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