How Far Down South

[Harold Scoggins]

13 minutes ago, Catt said:

I wanna say Grand but don't quote me on that.

Not Grand, I recognize the shoreline, definitely California. No bass like that in OK, just little fish. No need to move to OK for the fish, waste of time.

[Catt]

Seriously I would pick anywhere within a 4 hour radius of East Texas.

 

That would put you near at least a dozen of the top lakes in America including the G.O.A.T. lake.

[senile1]

On 8/8/2019 at 9:39 PM, Catt said:

 

My nephew's 11 lb 3 oz!

 

I wanna say Grand but don't quote me on that.

 

My goodness.  That's one hell of a bass.  

[SeaCrow]

Around Gainesville Florida. Best of both worlds,, close to some good lakes and you can be on the Atlantic or the Gulf in about an hour. Plus you're far enough north to be out of the way of hurricanes. Not as crowded as south Florida either. 

[BadContrakt]

On 8/8/2019 at 7:39 PM, TnRiver46 said:

More water than land= fish paradise! (I don't know if that's true but it sure seems like it)

Yeah you'd think! Lol it's mostly true but it's also the land of over-fished fisheries with maybe 1-2% of the lakes (if that) being managed for Largemouth Bass. This is Walleye and Crappy country baby!

 

Lots of bass. Lots of ONE POUND bass. 2 pounders common. 3 pounders uncommon. 4 pounders rare. 5+ is trophy.

[DanielG]

I can't offer any advice on the fishing state but I will say this. My wife and I have a small camper and have not only traveled to but toured all 48 continental states on multiple trips over the years (except North Dakota, I saw SD and thought that was enough). Anyway, being in Maine we originally thought that we'd drive south in winter to find summer for awhile each year. Each time we did it we found that it's nearly as cold in most southern states as it is in New England. We've awakened to temperatures in the 20's in Mississippi and the Carolinas and places in between. We've found that the polar air bellies down the center of the country to the gulf. The only areas that seem to stay warmest are the corners like Florida and the southwest, Arizona, NM, etc. The rest of the country has it's own version of cold to some extent. Maybe the cold time is shorter in southern areas but it's still there.

[TnRiver46]

16 hours ago, DanielG said:

I can't offer any advice on the fishing state but I will say this. My wife and I have a small camper and have not only traveled to but toured all 48 continental states on multiple trips over the years (except North Dakota, I saw SD and thought that was enough). Anyway, being in Maine we originally thought that we'd drive south in winter to find summer for awhile each year. Each time we did it we found that it's nearly as cold in most southern states as it is in New England. We've awakened to temperatures in the 20's in Mississippi and the Carolinas and places in between. We've found that the polar air bellies down the center of the country to the gulf. The only areas that seem to stay warmest are the corners like Florida and the southwest, Arizona, NM, etc. The rest of the country has it's own version of cold to some extent. Maybe the cold time is shorter in southern areas but it's still there.

It has gotten down to zero degrees the last couple years in East TN. Luckily it only happens once or twice a year, I'm not a big fan! 

[Glaucus]

I don't remember if I posted in here yet but we're moving from Illinois to Tennessee come March-early spring. Illinois sucks in every way. Fishing played a part in our decision. My wife's sister is also following.

[parkerg31]

Central AL is the place to be. I have a lake and a river within ten minutes, and another lake within 30. I am 2.5 hours from Guntersville, 2 hours from wheeler, and 1.5 hours from the coosa and the Alabama river. Cant beat it 

[N Florida Mike]

Maybe Florida’s alligators are different but when I walk up on one they run into the water. I used to wade fish in the St Johns river for many years and never had any aggression from them.

But I would agree with the other Floridians. There are WAY too many people coming here.

 fishing season? ??? for bass??

 

[Buckeye Ron]

On 8/6/2019 at 6:24 AM, BassWhole! said:

When a guy says "don't come here" That's the first place I want to check out. 

And you will surely regret it every November thru April when you can get around due to the clogged roads. I moved here three years ago after visiting here for twenty years. My wife’s health was the one and only reason we moved here. Why anyone would want to move here full time unless for health reasons or some other quality of life issue is beyond my pay grade to comprehend. IMO of course.

[Bird]

I've had luxury of fishing all over the US and my personal picks would be.

1. Southern California

2. Eastern Tennessee 

3. Southern Alabama 

Sleeper state ..... south Carolina. 

[reelfast]

I lived in San Diego for 3 years... don’t go there it is insanely expensive. Great place to visit, but not to live.

 

I moved to Oklahoma City and it is amazing: Inexpensive and tons of places to fish.
 

If I were moving somewhere where bass fishing was my biggest priority, I would move in proximity to Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend in SE Texas. 2 huge fishing lakes within one hour of each other. Both of those lakes have to be in the top 10 for bass fishing. 

[greentrout]

personally, i prefer smaller state and private waters where outboard engines are not allowed ...

 

they exist ... where i'm at there are days when i'm the only one on the lake ... no bs ... love to see all those folks go to all those top 10 lakes ... keep going there ...

 

to each his own ...

 

good fishing ...