The game contains real companies in the fishing industry (i.e. Ranger Boats, Evinrude Outboard Motors, etc.) The game has two modes where the player fishes as an amateur and competes against other amateurs. The player also has the option of playing as famous bass anglers such as Tom Mann Jr. and Hank Parker.
Once the player has selected a mode they purchase various lures, rods, motors, depth sounders and other fishing implements.[4] From here the player can practice skill in the practice pond or begin fishing in their first tournament.[4] While there are a few different lakes that can be unlocked the gameplay remains the same. The player begins by driving their boat to a spot on the lake. There they cast and the screen switches from overhead view to an underwater camera.[4]
The player then entices the fish into biting their lure and a fight ensues.