June is a great month that includes the official start of summer, the longest day of the year, and, of course, it's also the month of Father's Day. Plenty of good things are happening this month, and it's also one of the best, if not the best, months of the year to go bass fishing. There are many reasons why June bass fishing is the best, including longer daylight hours, bass feeding up, and more.
Here are a few reasons why June is the best month for bass fishing.
Longer Daylight Hours
The longest day of every year occurs in June, which is one reason that makes it so great; you can get on the water earlier, and if you are working, you'll still have plenty of daylight to get some evening bass fishing in after work. When you're busy, you always wish there were more hours in the day to get things done. Now, you have at least a few more hours of daylight. Extra daylight is just as good as more hours to get things done, and the evening hours can be some of the best fishing trips of the year.
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The grass may be finally matted, and throwing a frog over it can be some of the most fun you'll have this summer. If you haven't already, bring out your topwater baits for the first time of the year and get in on the evening bite. Even an hour or two before dark can be worth it; you'll likely catch some fish. The longer days are just one of the reasons why June is the best month for bass fishing.
A Shallow and Deep Bite
One great thing about June is that you can fish both shallow and deep and catch fish. If you live in the northern region, the bulk of the bass will still be shallow. They may still be spawning as June is a prime month for the largemouth and smallmouth in many states and Canada. With bass shallow and active, many different techniques will work this month.
If you live in the Midwest, south, or West Coast, the bass will have already completed their spawn, but many will still be shallow and hungry. You can also start to venture out deep and fish offshore spots like river ledges, humps, rocks, and islands, as bass will be around these prime fishing areas. June gives you options for where to fish, and the bass are generally willing to bite lures this month.
Topwater Fishing
Since June is the official start of summer, it's also the official start of topwater fishing. These baits will work in other seasons, especially during the Fall, but summer is perfect for throwing walking topwaters, hollow-bodied frogs, buzzbaits, and other lures that make a commotion on the surface.
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The bite around docks can be excellent in June. Is there anything better than a good topwater bite? We don't think so. That is also why June is a good month to go bass fishing. Break out your topwaters and have fun this June, as summer is officially here.
Active Fish Galore
The warmer temperatures are great for many reasons, with bass activity being No. 1 on that list. As the water temperatures warm, the bass activity levels and metabolism rise. This means they need to eat to survive, and bass anglers are the benefactors of their need to chase and bite anything they need for food.
June is great because the warmer temperatures are here, but the extreme heat during the "dog days of summer" is not quite there yet. There's a perfect balance of the right amount of fish activity without too much heat that can make them lethargic. June offers an outstanding balance of comfortable air and water temperatures without being too hot to handle.
The Dock Bite
Boat docks are always a prime place to fish for bass but are especially good for summertime bass fishing. The biggest reason is the sunshine and shade that docks offer. Bass don't have eyelids and will always seek some shade, either overhanging cover and docks or deeper water. That's what makes dock fishing so good in June. The shade gives the bass a perfect place to hide and gives us an ideal target to cast to.
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A solid panfish will put up an excellent fight and give you a short break from bass fishing. For fishing docks, one of the best things a bass angler can learn is how to skip a lure effectively. A perfectly placed wacky rig, frog, or jig skipped deep underneath the shade of a dock is a great way to catch bass this June. Try it your next time out, and if you work to perfect skipping, you'll land many more bass.
Multi-Species Fun
This article is about bass fishing and why it's so good in June, but the month also offers a great chance to chase other species like panfish. Fishing for bluegill, crappie, perch, and other panfish is a fun way to change things up during the day. With kids being out of school for the summer, it's another way to get them involved in fishing, and panfish are generally always willing to bite, ensuring they will have plenty of action.
Fishing for other species besides panfish can also be good during June, and depending on where you live, there are many different options if you want to mix things up and give bass fishing a break for one trip or even a few hours. Targeting other species can also teach you things when you return to bass fishing, as everything from detecting light bites to searching out where fish like panfish live can help you catch more bass.
Of all of the months of the year, June can make a case for being the best month to go bass fishing. Any time you can go bass fishing is good, but make the time to fish as much as you can this month, as it can be some of the most fun you'll have all year.
