Southeast Bass Forecast

Weekly fishing intelligence for Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi

Water Temp

79°F

Air Temp

77°F

Report Date

2026-09-10

This Week's Outlook

Water temps are sitting at 79F across the Southeast Bass region this fall, creating comfortable conditions. Largemouth Bass and Spotted Bass fishing looks strong this week with air temps around 77F. Focus on early morning and late evening windows for the best action.

Species Breakdown

Largemouth Bass

High

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Technique: Texas Rig

Lure: Soft Plastic Worm (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 7")

Largemouth Bass are responding well to Soft Plastic Worm fished with a moderate to fast. Follow baitfish into creeks and shallow cover

Spotted Bass

High

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Technique: Drop Shot

Lure: Finesse Worm (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 4")

Spotted Bass are responding well to Finesse Worm fished with a moderate to fast. Follow baitfish schools with forward-facing sonar

Crappie

High

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Technique: Jigging

Lure: Tube Jig (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 1/16oz)

Crappie are responding well to Tube Jig fished with a moderate to fast. Cover water in the backs of creek channels

Channel Catfish

High

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Technique: Bottom Fishing

Lure: Stink Bait (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, dip tube)

Channel Catfish are responding well to Stink Bait fished with a moderate to fast. Fish feed aggressively before winter — upgrade bait size

What's Working Now

Largemouth Bass: Texas Rig with Soft Plastic Worm
Spotted Bass: Drop Shot with Finesse Worm
Crappie: Jigging with Tube Jig
Channel Catfish: Bottom Fishing with Stink Bait

Tip of the Week

Match your presentation speed to the water temperature. Colder water means slower retrieves, warmer water lets you cover water faster.

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