• Bass fishing in murky water can be tricky.antique fishing lure image by Jeffrey Sinnock from Fotolia.com
  
  Bass is a popular gamefish and includes both freshwater and saltwater varieties. Fishing for bass is a common pastime, especially largemouth, smallmouth, striped and spotted varieties. Murky water can put a damper on a fishing trip if you do not come prepared, but the low water visibility does not have to mean the fish aren't biting.
  
  

Location

• The location that you choose to fish in murky water can improve your chances of catching bass. Choose shallower water rather than deep to improve your chances of catching bass. Because oxygen levels are depleted when the water is murky, you will find bass in shallower water between 0 and 4 feet. The transition line between muddy, murky water and clearer areas is the best location. Otherwise, try to find the clearest area of water. You should find a higher concentration of bass here.
  
  

Time Frame

• If you have a choice of when to fish murky, muddy water, choose spring and summer. During the winter, the fish are especially slow and combined with the muddy water, it will be difficult for the fish to find your lure.
  
  

Noise

• Choose baits that generate noise in the water to help the bass find your lure. Even in water that is difficult to maneuver, large- and small-mouth bass will be attracted to baits that make noise because they can travel to the sound rather than relying on sight. The one exception is buzz baits. Avoid using buzz baits because they generate the wrong reaction and are not likely to cause the bass to strike at the lure.
  
  

Slow-Moving Lures

• Fishing very slowly using slow-moving lures is the best course of action when dealing with murky water. You want to slow your retrieve down considerably to draw out a feeding strike. Examples of effective slow-moving lures include shallow crankbaits, rattling jigs, tandem-bladed spinner baits and other similarly slow-moving lures that perform well in shallow water.
  
  

Bright Colors

• Use very darkly-colored or brightly-colored lures to attract the attention of bass. Shoot for red, black, pink and chartreuse colors for example. These bright colors will stand out, even in the murky water, giving the bass a chance of seeing your lure in addition to hearing it or feeling the vibrations.