Our top three states for winter bass fishing roadtrips can produce big fish at best and, at worst, an excuse to hit the road.

In this guide, we’ll explore the best winter bass fishing locations ... although fish found here may not be feeding. When it's time to feed, largemouths usually slide up into nearby weedbeds.

Warming oceans, regulations that have created an uptick in striper forage, and milder winters that make fishing tolerable for more ... here are a few tips on how to catch striped bass in winter.