Bass Fishing Report - May 29, 2025

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May 29th, 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 fishing report for this week:

🎣 U.S. Bass Trend Overview: May 30 – June 2, 2025

Warmer weather and rising water temps in most regions are pushing bass into post-spawn and early summer patterns, while the cooler, rain-soaked North continues to see mixed pre-spawn and spawn activity. Expect aggressive feeding windows in the South and West—especially during low-light hours—while anglers in the Midwest and Northeast should adapt to changing water clarity and temp swings. It’s a dynamic bite—be ready to pivot.

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Regional Bass Fishing Forecast Breakdown: May 29th – June 2nd, 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:

Expect cool and damp conditions early in the week, transitioning to drier and slightly warmer weather by the weekend. Highs will range from the low 60s to mid-70s in many areas. Bass are largely in the spawn phase, especially in shallower lakes and protected coves. Males will be guarding beds while larger females may still be staging or cruising nearby. Target spawning flats, look for beds, and use soft plastics like craws/tubes or wacky-rigged worms to tempt stubborn fish.

Southwest:

Hot and dry conditions dominate, with high temps soaring into the 90s and even triple digits in desert regions. Minimal rain is expected. Most lakes are transitioning from post-spawn into early summer patterns. Look for bass pulling off beds and setting up on deeper structures and points. Early mornings and late evenings are prime time for topwater action, especially near shad or bluegill spawns. During the heat of the day, fish slow and deep.

Midwest:

Cool and wet weather continues, with scattered rain and overcast skies common throughout the weekend. Some rivers and reservoirs may experience rising water. Bass are in mixed stages of the spawn, with cooler temps and murky water delaying some activity. Focus on protected backwaters, coves, and warming pockets where bass are likely to be spawning or transitioning.

Southeast:

Scattered thunderstorms are likely early in the week, followed by a trend toward warmer, more stable weather over the weekend. Lakes in the deep South are firmly in summer mode, while northern parts of the region may still see post-spawn fish. Look for bass feeding on shad and bluegill around points, humps, docks, and brush piles. Topwater lures at dawn and dusk can produce explosive strikes. During mid-day, switch to deeper crankbaits or Carolina rigs.

Northeast:

A soaking start to the week from lingering rain and unseasonably cool temperatures (highs in the 50s–60s), but things improve heading into the weekend with partly sunny skies and rising temps. Bass are holding in pre-spawn and early spawn phases. Look for fish moving into shallows as water temps climb back into the low 60s. Focus on north-facing banks and bays that warm quickly. Use finesse baits like ned rigs or jerkbaits for cruising fish and sight-fish when possible in clear water.

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.

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Test your bass fishing knowledge

At what age and size do largemouth bass become sexually mature and able to spawn?

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a. 1 year old & approximately 10 inches

b. 2 years old & 12 inches+

c. 3 years old & 14 inches +

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!