Slow-rolled spinnerbaits, rattling crankbaits and plastics are taking good numbers of bass throughout the city. Most of the bass are located in weedbeds or on shallow, rock or gravel points and banks, adjacent to deeper water. As the sun warms the water, the bass come into the shallows to feed. Better areas for bass are Columbia Island Lagoon, Blue Plains, Oxon Cove, Washington Channel, Washington Sailing Marina and the Spoils. White perch may be taken on bloodworms or nightcrawlers throughout the city.
Cut herring is the bait of choice for catfish.
According to Charlie Taylor, most of the bass are to be found on points on the main river, which contain rocks. Fish the shallow water during the high incoming tides and the dropoffs during the outgoing tides. The creeks are holding their share of bass, but deep water fishing is the norm. Main river grass beds are also holding lots of bass. Small plastic baits and topwaters will take the fish.