Bass in the Morning?

[Dan Brelje]

My question to everyone is where are the bass in the morning? I have been fishing somewhat deep as of late and had some success, but, will i have this same success if i go to the same spots at 7am? What would be a better idea for catching bass in the morning, fishing shallow or fishing deep? Presentation ideas will be helpful too as i am always up for something new. Thanks in advance.

[Mr. Pike1]

My humble opionion. Docks, Rocks, Slop. Senko or tube.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

Early mornings there should be active bass shallow but you could probably still pick up fish deep. Generally early mornings, evenings or any low light period will give you a better bite in the shallows. You could always fish shallow cover first off, docks, timber/over hangs, shallow flats, etc. If that doesnt show you anything then go to your deep spots. If you do get fish milk it until the bite seems to slow then move to your deep spots. Fish in deep water tend to stay more active through out the day.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Dan B- I have monday mornig free... can you get out?

I sent you an e-mail...

[Slyster]

All I know is where I am at 7:00am in the morning... zzzz

But I do know I sure enjoy the sunset bass bite. Sorry I can't help.. but this question makes me wonder.. is the bass bit best at sunrise? Or sunset?

[TurnUpTheFishing]

In the summer I think its better in the morning. With their being very little, if any at all, boat traffic over night the fish are a little less skiddish. In the fall/spring though I believe the early evenings are probably best as the water may have warmed several degrees throughout the day.

[federline]

TurnUpTheFishing's experience mirrors my own. In fact, on the lakes I fish for summertime AM bass, the AM bite wears thin around 9-10AM everytime. The biggest bass are active in the shallows (docks, overhangs, lumber, slop) in the hour before sunrise - that is the honest best time... from the very first crack of light to actual sunrise. The shallow bite typically goes down from sunrise to mid-morning, until it is mostly dead (one fish per hour = dead).

If you get sunburnt fishing shallow AM bass, you are staying out too long.