How To Catch Bass In Muddy Water

Bass LOVE muddy water! Its not as tough as you think to catch fish when the water is murky. Anglers often lose confidence and begin to struggle when the water turns muddy and starts to rise but its all in their heads. Rising muddy water means more food and more food means aggressive bass. When the muddy conditions arrive this year, you'll be ready!
Don't let water color scare you. Whether your lake is crystal clear or chocolate milk the bass still need to eat. Its all about adaptation and recognizing changing conditions. Don't be afraid to fish aggressively in dark water. Matt's favorite bait in high, muddy water is a spinnerbait. There is no reason to slow down unless the bass won't cooperate. If that happens, we've got a handful of other techniques you can try with confidence.
Below is a breakdown of the baits discussed in the video. All of these are proven producers in stained to muddy water. Don't be afraid to get out there after the next big storm, you might be surprised how many fish are willing to bite.
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[@kevinwaeyaert7862]

Live on the Mississippi pool 13-14-15. Muddy water all day everyday. I would love to hear how you guys would attempt to find and fish a muddy river system as large as this? Love all the videos. haven't missed a new video in the past 18 months!! Thank you for all the help. I placed 3rd in a BFL in Lacrosse WI as a co angler last year and i owe a lot of my strategy and techniques to you guys. An on the fly change to adapt to the conditions put the fish needed in the boat to cash my first check!! i missed 1st place my 6 oz lol

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Just won my 1st tour of this year,18.71lbs.7.81 big bass.pure mud,49-52 temp. Super shallow. Great info.

[@hertzer2000]

Caught my PB (8lb 2oz) on a white, willowleaf spinnerbait. Good old Walmart $1 bin special!!

[@MrEricdgreat]

hertzer2000 dude them thing work I had good luck on them spinnerbait also 👍🏽

[@gking6100]

Wal-mart special! I upgrade the skirt and have good luck with them.

[@MrEricdgreat]

No doubt I’ll keep buying them just fix the skirts 👍🏽

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Frank, we need you more than ever!

[@y-it-rides6214]

People underestimate those Walmart lures man. I caught a 22 inch muskie on a 2$ ozark trail (walmarts brand) 3.5 inch jerk minnow. I fish mainly using walmart lures just to show the guys buying 5-8$ rapalas that its unnecessary

[@2003mikec]

We had a lot of rain the last several days so I went out and bought a white bladed white spinnerbait. I am so glad I did! I was throwing it in a pond just off the bank and got lots of hits - and this pond is heavily fished. Thank you Matt.

[@AshsRCGarage]

You guys always have the best tips for bass anglers. I really like how you guys will sit down in front of the camera and actually explain in detail how to use each bait. Other channels fish while they try to reach and it doesn’t work well. You guys are awesome!

[@bryanmoore1009]

I've been waiting on this all winter!!! Been grinding here in Illinois with water temps around 37. So much rain . Thanks for this. The fish that I have caught have been surprisingly shallow!! You guys are always spot-on loving it

[@gregthomas4605]

What part of Illinois are you in? Im in Central Indiana and we are iced out. Boooo!

[@bryanmoore1009]

@@gregthomas4605 Central Illinois. Champaign area rural of Champaign actually. I 74 area. The fishery I been fishing a lot lately is fairly small. The northern end of the lake is froze over pretty thin ice but main lake is still open water. if we get this crazy Arctic blast though it'll be over. Nice to meet you Greg! Let's go fishing!

[@gregthomas4605]

@@bryanmoore1009 I have family in Champaign and fish there a few times a year. Definitely going to have to meet up. Curtis & 74. Small world

[@bryanmoore1009]

@@gregthomas4605 I work a few blocks from curtis/74/57. Ever fish homer lake? Clinton lake? Shelbyville? Shelbyville is pretty big 3rd largest in Illinois . Around 50,000 acres I believe.

[@gregthomas4605]

Bryan Moore yes to Clinton, year to firefighter crappie tournament on Shelbyville. Never fished Homer. My family owns a Servpro franchise in Champaign area. We should try to hook up on Facebook or fishbrain to stop hijacking this post. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032957674212 Fishbrain I am gtbass77

[@chrisrocha6805]

Thanks man. I've always passed on fishing when it just rained for this reason. I didn't think they would be active in that mess. Great info as always. Keep it up. I appreciate it.

[@101evo]

Ah.....in Idaho and everything is frozen but you guys are getting me all fired up for the season to start. Best bass info ! Best strategy for all year ! Many thanks to you guys.

[@MORE_DIRT]

This by far my fav fishing channel on KZbin. I really appreciate all these tips you share!

[@erniesanders3724]

Another excellent teaching video. You and Tim are amazing. Thank you for the great videos.

[@RodneyMarquezFishingChannel]

Thanks for the info! I'll be trying that lipless crankbait tip

[@amfish14]

Great choices for baits in this video! Can’t go wrong with an all white bait when in doubt on what to use. Using those darker bait profiles in muddy water is a good way to go as well, as they will stand out quite a bit. Adding sound and scent are two other things I do, to allow fish to track the baits easier. Good video guys!

[@mikekotur8314]

Matt and Tim, Would you guys do a video at some point about fishing mud lines and/or clean incoming water into mud. Just those drastic color changes where clean and dirtier water mix? Thanks!! Great Video and will be using this info up here on Shasta. Keep up the great work guys!! Really appreciate it!!

[@TheGdspruill]

This is such a factor in the mobile-tensaw Delta appreciate you making this video for us tightlines

[@YourNextCast]

Great quality info. I prefer the chatterbait and have had AMAZING results with it. Also agree with you in that these conditions push them SUPER SHALLOW...I've caught multiple 3 - 4 lb fish in about 6 - 8 inches of water...and I am always amazed by that.

[@harrysmith9648]

i could listen to Mat all day lets go fishing we have had record setting rain great video as always thank you tar heel bassin N C

[@machoman8417]

Great video as always. ..Could you do a video on "When to use a jig, plastic worm or creature bait? How do you choose when its the best time? Thanks guys

[@jeffeckberg4099]

I find them reliable mostly in the first twelve months of the year.

[@brianrobinson9979]

Just watched Matt's old Topo map video which was good but was wondering if you guys could do a new one a little more in depth. Maybe grab a map of somewhere that you both have only been to once or twice and break down where you would start (for the different seasons) at a new lake based off of these maps and why. Then maybe follow that video with you guys on that lake, using what you talked about to find these places and how to cover those spots(how you would fish them)

[@nrgreenresourcesonsulting]

+1 on the Senko in mud....worked well for me back in October after Hurricane Michael came through and flooded my favorite lake.

[@corywalker6245]

Great video and tip Matt, been a subscriber for quite some time now and I too love to go to a white Willow leaf spinner bait. That's the lure I caught my first bass on, 31 year's ago in Florida. Glad to see you guys back and keep up the great work.

[@austing9818]

Perfect video. If you guys have any local ponds can you do a pond tips video

[@MrMarrok657]

chocolate milk water and a red/craw colored lipless got me my PB Smallmouth last year! 18” and 3-1/4 pounds. the smallies in my area don’t usually get bigger than a pound and a half so that for me was a huge win. so i can attest to lipless in muddy/chocolate milk water

[@chrisgrobler4882]

Thanks Mat, great info. I will give all these tips a try this coming weekend competition,

[@bobdashiell6714]

Matt, that's great info. Thanks so much, I learned something and now I'm not afraid of the muddy water.

[@jessestatler2246]

This was my biggest struggle fishing in Pennsylvania this year. Every time I could go fishing it was like throwing my bait in a bucket of mud. But,lipless was my top bait this year

[@jeffjarvie7223]

Great tips!! I look forward to learning something new every video.

[@ifyourasknimbassn8138]

I actually find it easier to catch fish in the winter in muddy water like matt said it makes the fish more predictable. I've had a lot of luck slow rolling (with pauses) a black and blue chatterbait lately!

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

June if has been my favorite go to color that not a lot of guys are running it seems! Love my Damiki knockout in bright almost blue Junebug on a Tokyo rig keeps it off the bottom and the bass will smoke it! Also a big 1 once spinner bait “ledge busters” will kill this time of year! Just ask Jacob Wheeler!! He just got paid 100,000 on Eufalla throwing one!

[@ivanramos8070]

I just went pond fishing and the water was super murky and caught them on both the chartreuse and white spinnerbait. Dirt shallow. So awesome!

[@bradleyhouston9037]

Im up in Michigan so all we have is a fat slab of ice. Probably going to invest in some winter gear this coming year but for now I'm screwed till spring :/ awesome tips though love learning new things.

[@zacklee3899]

Shocked you did not say Squarebill. I would have never thought of throwing a senko though, but guys info as always.

[@efrensanchez5201]

Thanks, u always say what iam thinking... since I just been a year into bass fishing I always double guess it. U always on point.... big fan. Keep the video's coming.

[@ATOUTDOORS]

I DONE BETTER IN HIGH MUDDY WATER BY FAR LAST YEAR IN MY AREA, BEST TIP VIDEOS ON U-TUBE GUYS 🤙👍😁

[@CBALLZ666]

Thanks TB, this is super helpful and I'll be putting all this to work soon. 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@heath-6258]

What scents/attraction do you guys use? Is it different in muddy water vs clear or does it matter? Summer vs winter? Or do you not use any? Thanks for the honesty in the videos. Ive learned alot from you guys.

[@aidenestes8124]

I mean think about it, can a craw change what it smells like....no, so in my opinion just go with anything natural because a creature or whatever down there usually can't change what it smells like

[@heath-6258]

@@aidenestes8124 no it cant change what it smells like. But some scents have to be better at covering human scent as well as attracting bass. Just wanted to know what they use to cover the rubber worm smell or when your sweating. But thanks

[@FLAGATOR49]

@@heath-6258 Gambler plastics have an excellent scent a mix of craw/garlic I believe in algae blooms and muddy water scent makes a difference. It's another element for the fish to pick up on when visibility is low!

[@heath-6258]

@@FLAGATOR49 Thanks, I'll look into that..

[@FLAGATOR49]

@@heath-6258 no problem, the gambler ace does not beat a senko but their baits have a great scent. I personally use the BANG garlic spray when I want some scent. Its much easier to apply and you don't have to use your hands. to answer your original question I would say in winter Crawfish and during summer Shad.

[@th365thli]

Hey Tactical, so we've established the fact that muddy rising water isn't the worst. What about if the water is muddy from rain, but the water level largely stays the same? Some of the reservoirs here alter the water levels. I just had a tough day fishing muddy water in at pretty much the same level.

[@dustinwalker8152]

You guys should try a Hildebrandt Snagless Sally in the same places you're throwing the swim jig for these conditions.

[@seanlawson461]

Wish i had watched this video last night, me and a buddy had our first tournament today and the muddy water kicked our butts.

[@Rapapapapapa1]

Thanks for the share Matt, great info these tactics also work on the Delta.

[@shred5]

Thanks for the tips! I thought I was the only one with a (much) higher success rate with a spinnerbait than a chatterbait before this.

[@bowhunter63sm]

Love the big bladed thumping spinnerbait.

[@JThompsonFishing]

Muddy water in the spring is amazing !! Too bad it’s still January though

[@richshackelford5793]

Great tips Matt

[@bobfishnut]

Ice finally on Illinois lakes is safe. Getting 6-10 inches of snow today. I'll need this video in 3 more months to refresh my memory. Good luck everyone!

[@johndoe-pb4mv]

This tip is so helpful, even the haters who wake up every morning to give a thumbs down didnt do it today....at least not yet. haha.

[@fredb8626]

Haha

[@jessemcnutt7852]

Great stuff right there! How can I relate this for swift and cold muddy water? I'm talking swift river systems after the water has come up and the water should be froze over but the river current keeps it from freezing.

[@MrJNOTHUM]

Would you say that even when water temps are around 40 the fish move that shallow? In Missouri we are also getting rain, water temps are around 42-46 even colder up the river arms.

[@derekshoemaker8990]

What part of Missouri are you fishing in?

[@bryansommer5439]

Helpful info for sure!!Thanks for all the good tips like always.Haven't been able to crush one on the lv500 yet. Just have to keep at it.

[@chismahu23]

Exactly the video i needed to see! Thank you!

[@romebranson3266]

Great content I always learn a lot from your vids thanks guys

[@GWHcraig1088]

senko the old go to bait. never fails

[@heronrose401]

caught my first open water bass of 2020 in WI today, only about 1/2 an acre of open water but it didn't matter!

[@huibspht]

Hey, love the videos...I was wondering if you could touch on the topic of lure weight with regard to rods. I'm guessing it's a range of lure weights that optimally load the rod for casting, but just how much can one vary from the manufacturers recommendation?..Can I safely throw a Whopper Plopper 130 on a rod rated up to an once? Or is it just a feeling thing, learning how much of a load the rod can take? Anyway, I don't think I've heard you folks comment on the subject, and it may be an interesting topic...thanks.

[@aidanandseanaventuresmoore6055]

Thank you for making this great video it helps us a lot

[@edwinmurillo6575]

great tip Matt keep'em coming

[@RadDad5550]

"we're getting to the end of winter" Toto, we're not in Iowa anymore... 🤣 Matt, I'm inviting you to an ice fishing weekend in a nice farm pond, or on the mighty Mississippi. THAT'S WINTER.

[@The-Yotesmith]

Alright guys, quick question. Now that they stopped making the roboworm ez shad what do you guy put on the 3/4oz Cali swim jig for a trailer? Thanks guys, keep it up.

[@latzibalint9726]

When throwing the senko like you talked about, are you using weightless, bullet weights or even snap weights?

[@mrblurecompany3478]

Good stuff Matt. Nice job.

[@shtty17]

As always, bravo

[@TheBeatloaf69]

If there there's rip rap and the water is muddy would you recommend a squarebill over a lipless?

[@billyhaney6696]

Another great vid keep them coming tight lines

[@WillSelbyKayakFishing]

Love the info Matt. Thanks.

[@MrPanchito2233]

Our lakes are chocolate milk right now but there is a lot of wood and wood pulp debris at the shore line. Do fish hide under that or are they sitting at the debris line?

[@theogeisler103]

I fish braid on every red I own. I have no problem catching fish. Does it really make that much difference?

[@Stefano--]

Way too few subs on your channel...you guys are the best 👍

[@joeypruitt6304]

Very timely, my lake is dirt soup right now.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Awesome info Matt👊👊👍👍

[@claytonhaske]

great video, thanks for the information!!! I have a question though, what if your river is already stained, but stable, and the water starts to rise. do the same rules apply?

[@masterofsome1743]

Thank you sir

[@colerieder6049]

Do you guys use any savage gear lures

[@randymirando4214]

Wow. Just coming out of winter. We're gonna go -2 here in the next few days in Jersey. I need to leave this dump

[@aaron5632018]

Randy Mirando move to the south brother. Fish all year, do yourself that one favor!

[@willis4734]

I hear you there randy I'm in new England and beyond done with winter.

[@Ncbasspuller]

Yah man our season is never over

[@johnhieatt2584]

Matt - going to be fishing Berryessa next week with a couple buddies. What would you be tossing ? Thanks in advance on any insight - open for anyone to answer. Will be my 1st time there

[@cameronroyster9338]

If you had to choose between dark and bold (black/blue) or bright (chartreuse) for these conditions, which would it be?

[@callahan906]

Love the vid. keep it up guys thanks

[@michaelteaby1160]

Which trailer would you use on that swim jig??

[@austin72]

Nothing 😐

[@michaelteaby1160]

Ah man!! I meant swim jig! Dang my phone sometimes

[@austin72]

@@michaelteaby1160 lol its all good man but any pattle tail swim bait just match the color with the water and sink the hook 😂

[@gregthomas4605]

Depends if you are imitating shad or panfish, paddletail for shad / beaver, rage menace, or rage craw for panfish. I fish a rage menace on my swim jigs 90% of the time because they feed mostly on panfish in my area. Tight lines!!

[@texan3402]

What lake are you on?

[@michaelteaby1160]

Thnx guys!

[@BcuOchoa]

Have you guys ever tried coming up north to icefish?

[@paintball99KING]

Would you still fish shallow on a place like the delta where the tide is constantly changing the water depth

[@rahmanibahie2511]

what is the difference between 70% fiberglass 30% graphite fishing rod or 60% graphite 40% fiberglass, and what you recommend for a beginner catching medium fish? I welcome a response from anyone

[@AntQuick1102]

It's been rough in morehead ky

[@m2m-minutestomidnightbassi925]

Any thoughts on 7” stick worms? I bought some but haven’t fished them as much as the 5” & 6” Just curious if guys tend to get bigger bites

[@kylehill6035]

What about fish in the river? Like muddy high running hard river water like say the pearl river, ms where would those fish go?

[@toxic1698]

They usually run to deep slow-moving pools or any cover that blocks the current and also has a potential to trap food.

[@jamesphelps3336]

Can you do a video for lakes that have almost zero vis all the time, cause that's like all I've got around me lol

[@mindobersaglia3374]

We have had rain 12 out of 14 week-ends, the water is really dirty, the lake that I fish they have dropped the water 4 ft. Dirty water and dropping water makes it really hard to catch them.

[@tacticalbassin]

Dropping mud is almost a worst case scenario. Fish will almost always back off the first ledge and suspend until it stabilizes. These fish can still be caught but it's a real grind.

[@financegrunt]

Great video Matt!!! Can you still get away with a bold colored jerkbait in less than 18in visibility?

[@gregblake8810]

I am asking for your help. I wonder if you could recommend 2 baitcasters and 2 spinning rigs I could use for all if not most bass baits. Combinations rod and reels. My budget allows $350 for rods and $250 per reel. I value your advise. My confidence is solid that your recommendations will be the best. Thanks for you both. I have learned so much. I look forward to your repky.

[@snookin5617]

Greg Blake he made a couple of buyer guide videos on rods and reels. that video should help you find the combos that best suit your needs.

[@nogoodcops6557]

I live in MS and have a 3 acre pond on my property thats about 25 ft deep on the levee side, 6-8 pound large mouth in it. Top water is awesome but this time of year I get nothing. The problem is the pond is full of lay downs and I can't get up in there without losing a ton of lures. I'm torn between leaving it like it is and only fishing the warm months or cleaning it out. It also get super milky this time of year because its the lowest point in the area. Any input?

[@gregthomas4605]

Losing because of treble hooks or because fish wrapping you in the trees?

[@georgem.858]

I would start throwing baits like jigs, Texas this, and weedless baits. They won’t get hung up near as much

[@gregthomas4605]

You Could also try a soft swimbait like an 6" osprey or trash fish rigged on a weightless EWG 6/0 swimbait hook. Fishing it like a wakebait for those topwater strikes.

[@nogoodcops6557]

@@gregthomas4605 Treble hooks and jigs get caught up. Top water is the only thing reliable. Frog fishing across the top of the lay downs in the summer is awesome but this time of year I get nothing.

[@ifyourasknimbassn8138]

@@nogoodcops6557 texas rig but instead of skin hooking it leave the hook point embedded in the plastic (so when your rigging it and the hookpoint is about to come out turn it so that it never leaves the plastic) the hookup ratio isnt as good as a texposed bait but the hook will absolutely be near impossible to snag. Also peg your weight on that I use 2 bobber stops so i know it isn't going to slide up. I have a pond that has no cover on it whatsoever except for the one large tree that fell in the water years ago. The only way i get bit in the winter is casting the texas rig (as stated earlier) into the heart of those branches. You are still going to lose baits but that's just a part of fishing.

[@colewebb333]

Good job keep more vids

[@paulconyers8535]

Hey, guys! I LOVE your videos and consume them on a daily basis. I want to get one of those black/grey Tactical hoodies you guys always wear. Emailed you guys but never heard anything back. How do I get one?

[@dustinlittrell89]

Does these work similarly on the CA delta? All great tops but delta can be a totally different animal with tidal swings and being at the end of the rain flows. Thanks buddy!

[@tacticalbassin]

It absolutely works. The difference is you dont need the rain persay, they'll do it on all the BIG tides.

[@dustinlittrell89]

TacticalBassin great point, you guys be at ISE this year?

[@tacticalbassin]

Unfortunately we won't be there. Scheduling conflicts 😞

[@dustinlittrell89]

TacticalBassin bummer, next time then 👌🏼

[@chrish5224]

Stained, muddy water isn't my problem, my problem is, when the fish are primarily hitting only a sanko or brushhog and then stop hitting those baits. What to do when they stop going for your favorite, go-2 baits. Too weedy for anything that's NOT weedless. HELP!....PLEASE!!

[@TheKodiakWay]

I'm asking for rising water here. Record low reservoirs last year, and low snow this year... Mind swinging some of that rain North a few hundred miles?

[@TheBenbeyer]

Are you just Texas rigging the 6" Senko?

[@byronbrush737]

lol thats clean water around these parts

[@chrisstroot7221]

Good stuff!!

[@drewsteelefishing9233]

Let's go Kayak fishing on Lake Hartwell. I'll supply the Kayaks.

[@xxparentaladvisoryx]

Hey guys, weird time of year to be asking, but I figured no better place to get a creative response. I live in the southeast and primarily fish a large private pond; this pond, however, yields some surprisingly large fish, I stuck two over 6lb last year from it. The issue is, by late spring the pond scum and hydrilla get super thick and stay that way til nearly winter. Anyone have a creative suggestion on what they might take when when they’ve had enough of the frog?

[@nrgreenresourcesonsulting]

Check out Tactical's video on punching.

[@jeffeckberg4099]

A chatterbait on a moderate rod. Let it bump on the top of the grass. Use braided line. It's abrasive traits will help it cut through the vegatation when hooked up and will help you horse the fish out of the cover more easily. The braid also has very very little stretch to help "snap" your hookset to drive that heavy gauge hook; being that you are using a more moderate rod.

[@xxparentaladvisoryx]

Thanks guys. That gooey pond scum texture is a definite challenge compared to other grasses I’ve fished.

[@snookin5617]

chatterbait, flipping,punching, t rig, big jigs(maybe even a punching jig with a heavy weed guard) weedless swimbaits like keitechs or gamblers

[@nativewildman9335]

I fish for all fish