Largemouth Bass (Micropterus Salmoides)

Largemouth bass are members of the sunfish family. "Largemouth" refers to thier jaw extending behind the eye when the mouth is closed. Their color is usually a bronze-green, darker on top and fading to white on the belly, with a darker irregular horizontal band on their sides. In Ontario they average 16"- 20" in length, although they can get much larger.

Largemouth bass are native to North America East of the rockies, as far north as Canada and south to Mexico. Their popularity as a
gamefish has led to their introduction around the world.

Largemouth bass tend to inhabit areas with protective cover such as logs, vegetation, rocks and manmade structures. In Ontario they spawn in early summer. Bass eat a varriety of forage ranging from insects and crayfish to frogs and other fish.

A variety of tackle works for Largemouth Bass, including soft plastics, small crankbaits, spinners and surface baits.

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