Largemouth Bass Records, Science, History & Fishing Facts
A 2025 largemouth bass study used angler-reported trophy catches to estimate how often already-big bass progress to exceptional weights — and what genetics, human population density and lake productivity may have to do with it.
Updated October 13, 2026 – Originally posted October 2016 We have all heard of Manabu Kurita’s world record-tying 22-pound, 4-ounce bass caught at Lake Biwa in Japan on July 2, 2009 (see IGFA record...
New to the event? Start with our guide to what the Bassmaster Classic is, then use the year-by-year table below to follow every champion. Bassmaster Classic records and milestones Most Classic championships: Rick Clunn...
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon links on this page may be paid affiliate links. 33 practical fishing gifts and gear ideas for bass anglers Originally published November...
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon links on this page may be paid affiliate links. Quick list: This page focuses on 15 classic fishing gift ideas. For a...
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon links on this page may be paid affiliate links. We scoured the internet (well Amazon really) to find all the best bass...
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon links on this page may be paid affiliate links. Here is a list of the 2019 ICAST Best of Category winners, with...
Explore the record book: Read the story of Dottie, the 25-pound largemouth bass, and compare these catches with the largemouth bass records from all 50 states. Rank Weight Angler Location Date 1a 22 lb...
The 2017 Bassmaster Classic presented by Geico was hosted in in Houston, Texas from March 24-26, 2017. Jordan Lee ultimately won the event; see the complete Bassmaster Classic champions list. For background on the...
Fishing subscription boxes became a popular way for anglers to try new tackle. This comparison reflects the services as they existed when the article was published, so current plans, pricing and availability may differ....
