
That was one of the survey responses we received from a state fisheries biologist meant to help us compile the 2024 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings. I’m not saying we grew horns out of our heads, but I’d put this list up against one composed by a magical horse any day.
No, it’s not going to be perfect, but then again, I’m not sure how you could dispute our findings, either. We put in two months’ worth of research and surveyed not only every state’s fisheries department (who should be intimately aware of the fisheries they control), but also B.A.S.S. Nation members who fished in every state of the nation. Then, we looked for supporting data like tournament results and verified trophy bass submissions. The Top 100 rose to the surface very quickly. The actual rankings are a bit more subjective. If an angler can go to a lake and catch a ton of bass, that’s good. If an angler can go to a lake and expect to catch a 10-pounder, that’s very good. If an angler can expect both, that’s awesome. The more boxes checked, the higher a lake ranks, period.
So, enjoy the fruits of our labor. We believe these fisheries are your best options right now to catch a ton of fish and maybe a double-digit bass, which is a unicorn in its own right.

[50-mile stretch, plus eastern Lake Ontario]


[20,000 acres]


[12,550 acres]


[430 square miles]


[27,690 acres]


[50,000 acres]


[30-mile radius from Buffalo]


[43,785 acres]


[2,200 acres]


[132,500 acres]
