Bass Fishing Report - May 22, 2025

Bass Forecast

May 22nd, 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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🎣 Bass, Brats & Beverages: Memorial Day Weekend Forecast is Here

In tribute to the men and women who’ve served our country, Mother Nature is serving up something special this Memorial Day Weekend: a New Moon plus EPIC to GOOD fishing conditions across many regions of the U.S.

Whether you're firing up the grill or heading to the water, don’t miss your shot at a weekend full of action. Bass Forecast Heat Maps are lighting up—get ready to capitalize.

Regional Bass Fishing Forecast Breakdown: May 22 – 26, 2025

Below is a brief summary by region. Because the weather and water conditions are rapidly changing rapidly 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.

Northwest

Unseasonably warm temperatures are accelerating the spawn. In areas like Boise, Idaho, highs are expected to reach the upper 80s, pushing bass into full-on spawn mode. Target shallow flats and protected coves.

Southwest

Summer patterns are setting in fast with ongoing extreme heat. Bass are recovering post-spawn and feeding aggressively in deeper water. The shad and bluegill spawn is on—expect excellent topwater action. Watch for afternoon thunderstorms in eastern areas.

Midwest

Recent heavy rains = high water and mixed spawning phases. Use your Adapted Patterns® feature to hone in on what stage of the spawn is in play the day(s) you go.

PRO TIP: Use the weather graph feature in your Bass Forecast PRO app to look back at rainfall totals over the past 10 days by location, helping you avoid lakes likely impacted by muddy inflows.

Southeast

With post-spawn transitioning into early summer, bass are feeding more consistently—especially around shad and bluegill beds. Spinnerbaits and topwaters are hot right now. Just keep an eye on radar—pop-up storms remain in the mix.

Northeast

A lingering nor’easter has brought wind, cold, and muddy water. Expect slower fishing early, but clearer skies and warming temps Sunday–Monday should improve the bite. Focus on protected coves with slow baits to tempt reluctant bass.

PRO TIP: Use the weather graph in your Bass Forecast PRO app to review rainfall totals over the past 10 days by location, helping you avoid lakes likely impacted by muddy inflows.

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.

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Test your bass fishing knowledge

Guess the state and age of the longest-living largemouth bass ever recorded:

Choose your answer

a. Minnesota – 21 years, 6.5 pounds

b. Michigan – 22 years, 7.3 pounds

c. New York – 23 years, 6.8 pounds

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!