{"id":14121,"date":"2020-04-20T17:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=14121"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:59:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:59:07","slug":"bottom-fishing-the-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/bottom-fishing-the-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Go Bottom Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 11<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Bottom fishing is the go-to technique for countless anglers out there, and it’s easy to see why. Known for its fun, action-packed outings, it can produce catches of pretty much any size. And while it might be a simple technique in theory, bottom fishing does come with its ifs, buts, and maybes. To that end, we decided to write a complete guide to this fishing method.<\/p>

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What is bottom fishing?<\/h2>

First of all, let’s get the obvious question out of the way. In essence, bottom fishing involves lowering a weighted hook or lure to the bottom of the water column. Sounds simple enough, right? But there’s a bit more to it than that.<\/p>

One of the things that makes bottom fishing so addictive is the fact that you can practice it in an endless number of ways. Depending on the water you’re fishing, and what you want to catch, you can choose from a number of fishing styles. You can use different bait and tackle, and play around with different presentations.<\/p>

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In this guide, you’ll learn about each of these factors. By the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll know everything you need to make your next fishing trip a blast. Let’s dive right in! <\/p>

Where to bottom fish?<\/h2>

Anglers often say that the ocean floor is a giant desert with beacons of life scattered about. Whether you like the metaphor or not, these isolated spots do exist, and they attract an astonishing number of sea creatures. Here, fish gather around underwater structure<\/strong>, looking for shelter, or for something to eat. <\/p>

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Just like the ocean, freshwater bottom structures house their own host of bottom-dwelling fish.<\/p>

You’d be surprised with how many fish can gather around the smallest structure. Whether it’s reefs<\/strong>, wrecks<\/strong>, or any underwater formation<\/strong> for that matter, these places are a bottom fisher’s treasure trove.<\/p>

Of course, not all structure is the same. Bottom fishing from the shore is a lot different than prowling the depths 50 miles from the coast. Here are a few examples of where you can cast your bait, depending on where you are.<\/p>