| Name | Reviewer | Quote | Score |
| IGN.com (PlayStation) | David Zdyrko | If you're looking for a quick fishing fix that offers a lot of action-oriented fun, you can't really go wrong with Take 2's Action Bass. | 5 out of 10 |
| Eurogamer.net (PlayStation) | Martin Taylor | I wanted so much more from this initially promising arcade-style diversion from the norm. Unfortunately it wasn't to be. | 4 out of 10 |
| TotalGames.net (PlayStation) | Mark Crawley | ...its quality is simply too inconsistent and the design-brief too sparse... | 59% |
| GamesFirst.com (PlayStation) | Shawn Rider | If you’re really into fishing games, then it might not be a bad choice to pick up... | 3 out of 5 |
| ElecPlay.com (PlayStation) | Jeff Nash | Action Bass is an interesting title to rent for the curious. | 6.5 out of 10 |
| AllGame.com (PlayStation) | Nick Woods | While it can be an enjoyable game with fluent gameplay and nice graphics, don't expect it to resemble a fishing trip. | 3 out of 5 |