■ NEW RIVER
PEMBROKE, VIRGINIA
Muskies » Plenty of mid-40-inch fish with a shot at one surpassing 50 inches, fishing with fly or conventional tackle, typically via jetboat, during May and June—plus excellent options for smallmouth bass.
Contact: Britt or Leigh Stoudenmire, 540/921-7438, southernmuskyguideservice.com.
Kristine Fischer
■ CLEAR LAKE
CALIFORNIA
Largemouths » It’s a solid choice for bass from 3 to 7 pounds, and there’s a good chance for something much larger. This 44,000 acre natural lake is 100 miles north of San Francisco.
Contact: Guide Larry Hemphill, 530/674 0276, lunkerlarry.com.
Steve Ryan
■ LAKE GUNTERSVILLE
ALABAMA
Largemouths » Arguably the shining star of the Tennessee River system, with mega-schools of bass up to and surpassing 8 pounds.
Contact: Guide Casey Martin, 256/653-3019; lodging at D&E Landing, 256/506-BASS, delanding.com.
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