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Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus nigricans

Max Length
97.00000286102295 cm
Max Weight
10.1 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
63,952

Overview

The largemouth bass is a carnivorous, freshwater, ray-finned fish in the Centrarchidae (sunfish) family, native to the eastern and central United States, southeastern Canada and northern Mexico. It is known by a variety of regional names, such as the widemouth bass, bigmouth bass, black bass, largie, potter's fish, Florida bass or Florida largemouth, green bass, bucketmouth bass, green trout, growler, Gilsdorf bass, Oswego bass, southern largemouth and northern largemouth.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Nightcrawlers
  • Shiners
  • Crayfish
  • Leeches
  • Frogs

Artificial Lures

  • Plastic Worms
  • Spinnerbaits
  • Crankbaits
  • Jigs
  • Topwater Frogs

Where to Find Largemouth bass

Michigan, United States3,286 spotsAlabama, United States3,073 spotsTexas, United States2,899 spotsGeorgia, United States2,566 spotsFlorida, United States2,511 spotsWisconsin, United States2,269 spotsNew York, United States2,207 spotsMassachusetts, United States2,180 spotsMinnesota, United States2,103 spotsPennsylvania, United States2,087 spots

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Largemouth bass?+

Popular baits for Largemouth bass include Nightcrawlers, Shiners, Crayfish, Leeches, Frogs.

Where can I catch Largemouth bass?+

Largemouth bass can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Michigan, United States; Alabama, United States; Texas, United States. WikiCatch lists 63952 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Largemouth bass get?+

Largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans) can reach up to 97.00000286102295 cm in length and 10.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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