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Your Guide to Bass Fishing in the Northeast.

On The Water BASS is a bass fishing magazine dedicated to the Northeast. We cover world-class largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing found in New England and the Mid-Atlantic region. Our magazine offers:

Region-specific tackle

Tackle and techniques tailored to Bass fishing your home waters and their unique conditions.

Local Water Adventures

Learn about the world-class fishing in your state.

Local Bass pros

Insights from home-grown pros who share their knowledge and experience.

Great stories

Awesome stories written by local anglers like you.

Historical perspectives

Learn about the history of bass fishing in our region.

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Watch Our Latest Videos

Smallmouth On The Quabbin

Chris Megan joins Dave “Turtleman” Riley for some spring smallmouth bass fishing on the biggest lake in Massachusetts, the Quabbin Reservoir.

Fall Bass with Alex Wetherell

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Alex Wetherell breaks down multiple tactics and techniques to establish a pattern in mid fall conditions in the Northeast.

Kayak Fishing Lake Erie

On The Water’s Anthony DeiCicchi joins Old Town for a kayak fishing adventure on Lake Erie and experiences the best smallmouth bass fishing of his life.

Contributing to On The Water BASS

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