Quinte Fishing

In the southern states the spawning period can stretch over several weeks and even depending on weather , moon phase can last for 2 months. Some northern states have closed bass season during spawning and some have catch and release only. Here the spawning period is more time restricted and therefore population damage more of an issue. When the female is actually spawning she can be difficult or even impossible to catch , but the males are another thing. As known they are aggressive and protect the fry after the female has completed her task and leaves the bed. When the female first goes shallow to build the bed she is more easily catchable. I have fished the south (Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Cuba) several times during this period and both my hired guides and myself prefer to target pre or post spawn. I would be a liar if I said I have never cast at a huge southern spawner but certainly not my normal game plan.