The Starting Spot: Top 10 Bass lakes 2025, Neko Rig Tips, and a Live Well Temp Study

In today’s 7-9-25 edition of The Starting Spot:

-Bassmaster magazine has been assembling their annual top 100 bass lakes list for years. This condensed article breaks down the top 10 bucket list bass fishing destinations.

-Elite Bass Pro Matty Wong shares tips and tactics for one of his favorite bait presentations— the Neko Rig.

-Yesterday, I shared a story about live well oxygen levels. Today check out this study on live well temperatures. Ya’ gotta take care of those bass!

Top 10 Best Bass Lakes of 2025

by Brian Sak | Andrew Canulette | Christopher Decker | Mark Hicks

According to a story on Bassmaster.com: If you’re looking for your next dream destination to chase easy bites and personal bests, look no further. Bassmaster’s 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings return for 2025, and this year’s list is packed with surprises. From legendary fisheries reclaiming their glory to emerging hot spots making a splash for the first time, this is the most comprehensive, data-driven breakdown of America’s top bass lakes you will find.

How to Fish a Neko Rig Like an Elite Pro

by Bass Fishing Tips & Techniques

Live Well Temperature Variations Stress Out Largemouth Bass, Study Finds

by College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
 | BYLINE: Rami Jameel

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