Bass fishing in the everglades can be a very mind blowing experience, it is definitely different than fishing for bass at the local lake. There is a lot more to the everglades than endless swampland as the typical stereotype would make it out to be, it is a natural phenomena of life itself.

Thousands of types of fish, dozens of endangered species and land forms unlike anywhere else in the United States can all be found in the Everglades. These surroundings also provide some of the best largemouth bass waters in the country; however, anyone who spends time bass fishing in the Everglades will reveal more than just an angling adventure.

Because of the size of the everglades, and the amount of alligators that populates it, a bass guide might be a good suggestion for the first time visiting angler. There are thousands of miles of canals and over a million acres of land, that would take a lifetime to find the hottest bass holes.

Another good reason that you should get a guide is you will not have to purchase a fishing license, which can be expensive if you are not from Florida. The guide may be a bit pricey, but you will have a much better chance of landing a largemouth with someone who has been riding up and down the canals of the everglades for a lot longer than you have.

Not only are the canals in the Everglades, along with the surrounding fresh waters filled with largemouth bass, but they are also abundant with peacock bass as well. For those that do not know peacock bass fight extremely hard, and it is not rare that you will hook up with some in the 5 pound range, along with some largemouth in the 14 pound range.

Although the park robustly encourages catch and release an enthusiastic angler wont go home without a memento of the visit. Remember all a taxidermist needs to provide a conversation piece wall hanging are the dimensions of the fish and a good picture. Do the Everglades a favor, handle that bass with care and don’t take more than a fair share.

Also be careful of the extreme temperatures which can decrease the pleasure and lower the productivity of any bass fishing in the Everglades. Consider early morning and dusk fishing when the waters are cooler, more oxygenated and livelier. Be sure to dress for a day in the sun fishing: Light weight shorts, vented shirts, billed caps, polarized sunglasses and lots of sunscreen are essential.

John Collinburg has been angling for over 20 years, and has composed a wonderful report of bass fishing tips that will help you in your journey on how to catch bass.