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Suwannee bass

Micropterus notius

Family
Centrarchidae
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1.8 kg
IUCN Status
NT
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
8

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shiners

    Great for enticing larger bass, especially near cover.

  • Crickets

    Effective for smaller bass in clear, slow-moving water.

  • Earthworms

    Classic bait, always a reliable option.

  • Crawfish

    If available, can be very productive during molting season.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Effective when twitched near the surface.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Classic spinner, great for covering water quickly.

    Buy
  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Texas rigged or weightless, versatile presentation.

    Buy
  • Strike King KVD SpinnerbaitSpinnerbait

    Ideal for fishing around submerged vegetation.

    Buy
  • Rebel Wee-RCrankbait

    Good for targeting bass in shallow streams.

    Buy

Techniques

Focus your efforts around submerged logs, grass beds, and rocky outcroppings, as Suwannee bass prefer areas with plenty of cover.

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Where to Find Suwannee bass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Suwannee bass?+

Popular baits for Suwannee bass include Live Shiners, Crickets, Earthworms, Crawfish, Rapala Original Floater 07. Tip: Focus your efforts around submerged logs, grass beds, and rocky outcroppings, as Suwannee bass prefer areas with plenty of cover.

Where can I catch Suwannee bass?+

Suwannee bass can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Georgia, United States. WikiCatch lists 8 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Suwannee bass get?+

Suwannee bass (Micropterus notius) can reach up to 40.0000006 cm in length and 1.8 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.

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