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Yellow Bass

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Yellow Bass

Morone mississippiensis

A schooling reservoir bass that follows shad around points, humps, channels, and wind-blown banks.

Bite estimate

Reading conditions for your fishing location…

Movement & conditions

Near San Antonio, TX · change location

Movement modelling for Yellow Bass is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map

Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.

Movement and migration guide

No movement profile is matched to Yellow Bass yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.

Where to fish

Start around bait schools, points, humps, and wind-blown edges.

Main-lake pointsChannel edgesHumpsWind-blown banksBait schools

Regulation card

Check current TPWD rules before keeping fish.

Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.

Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual

What to throw

Minnows, Small shad pieces and Small spoons, Road runners, Inline spinners, Tiny crankbaits around Main-lake points, Channel edges, Humps.

FreshwaterMain-lake pointsChannel edgesHumpsWind-blown banks

Recommended setup

Light or medium spinning setup with 6-10 lb line.

Ugly Stik GX2 7' Spinning Rod/Reel Combo Travel Kit

Combos

Beginner-friendly travel spinning setup for all-around bank, pier, fresh, and light inshore use.

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Ugly Stik GX2 6' Spinning Combo

Combos

Beginner freshwater spinning combo for ponds, lakes, rivers, and bank fishing.

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Gear & Tackle Box

Illustration: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Verify current regulations with the state or federal authority before fishing.