March Bass Fishing: Cold Water, Big Moves

March is the month of change. Ice is melting, temps are climbing, and bass are starting to stir — but make no mistake: the bite is still cold and calculated. If you’re chasing bass in March, it’s all about patience, precision, and staying warm while you wait for that strike.

Here’s how to stay ahead of the game this month:

❄️ 1. Fish Slow, Think Deep

Water temps are still low, especially early in the month. Bass tend to hang in deeper staging areas — points, creek channels, and ledges — where the temperature is more stable.

Best bet? Jigs, suspending jerkbaits, and blade baits fished slow with long pauses. Let the fish come to you.

🌤️ 2. Take Advantage of Sunny Days

A few warm, sunny days in a row can push bass shallow. Look for south-facing banks or rocky areas that heat up faster. Even just a 2–3 degree temperature swing can trigger feeding behavior.

Throw a chatterbait or slow-roll a spinnerbait along the bank — and be ready.

🧥 3. Layer Up for Long Days

March fishing often means cold mornings, wet decks, and wind that cuts deep. That’s why Lakeside Angling hoodies and crewnecks are a must on the water this month.

They’re soft, warm, and built for layering — whether you’re standing on the bow of a boat or casting from shore. We made them for anglers who don’t wait for perfect weather — because sometimes the best bite comes when everyone else stays home.

🔥 Grab your Lakeside Angling hoodie or crewneck — and fish through the chill.

🎯 Final Thoughts

March isn’t always fast-paced, but it can deliver your first big bass of the season if you fish smart and stay comfortable. Focus on staging areas, move with the weather, and don’t let the cold keep you off the water.