A fishing game with both a single and multiplayer VS. mode, Bass Rise , lets players choose to play as either a man or a woman, select their clothes color, and pick an area to fish in. In the single player game, two lakes are available at the start, but more can be unlocked by completing challenges. Challenges might include catching a set number of fish in five casts, with fellow anglers offering advice and tips along the way.
The VS. mode allows 2 to 4 players to take turns fishing against each other, choosing from options such as cast limit (1-5 casts), game duration (1-5 rounds), and event type (length, most weight, or number of fish caught).
Before starting, players can select from various Megabass brand lures, like Pop-X or V-Flat, to add to their tackle box. They then choose their lure, line strength (8, 12, or 16 pounds), and casting location. Once a bite occurs, the player must reel in carefully without overfilling the line tension meter.
The game tracks players' record weight and length catches of large mouth bass, small mouth bass, and blue gill.