https://www.bassmaster.com/best-bass-lakes/slideshow/top-10-best-bass-lakes-of-2026/1487474

And in case you missed it: 25 Lakes and Rivers That Bass Anglers Must Visit

The July/August issue of Bassmaster magazine lists the top 100 bass fishing lakes in the US.

Of the lakes in that list, how many have you fished?

I have fished 12 of them including 3 that made the top 10 overall.

6 minutes ago, Kayak Koz said:

The July/August issue of Bassmaster magazine lists the top 100 bass fishing lakes in the US.

Of the lakes in that list, how many have you fished?

I have fished 12 of them including 3 that made the top 10 overall.

Only 11 for me, but hope to increase that this next year...

3, 5, 7 of the overall top 10

1, 2, 4, 5 (live on), 8, 17 and 22 of the top 25 Northeast.

I fished on one from the top 10 list.

10 from the top 25 northeastern division.

And how the heck do they not include Lake Menderchuck ?

Gotta be on there somewhere.

A-Jay

8 hours ago, Glenn said:

And in case you missed it: 25 Lakes and Rivers That Bass Anglers Must Visit

That list is much more accurate than Bassmasters for sure!!

Mike

Three. The St. Lawrence River, Lake Erie, and Lake Champlain.

Good to see NY heavy representin’ again.

1 hour ago, Jar11591 said:

Three. The St. Lawrence River, Lake Erie, and Lake Champlain.

Good to see NY heavy representin’ again.

New York is the Texas of the Northeast.

I've fished Erie and Bays de Noc. Two of the Northeast lakes are close, but I doubt I'll ever fish them because I enjoy cozy, quiet water.

Is there a list somewhere that I, as a non-BASS member, can access?

29 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Is there a list somewhere that I, as a non-BASS member, can access?

Bassmaster.com

42 minutes ago, bowhunter63 said:

Bassmaster.com

And Minnetonka dropped off the list - which is surprising considering the bags that have come in during local tourneys.

12 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

And Minnetonka dropped off the list - which is surprising considering the bags that have come in during local tourneys.

Mille Lacs and LaCrosse are still on the there in the Central Zone in the top 10.

Both are better options than Minnetonka these days.

Bassmaster

Best Bass Lakes 2026: Central - Bassmaster

Central division: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin.

Dworshak Reservoir. Just saying.

1 from the top 10,

7 from the top 100.

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