Micropterus means "small" fin from the Greek language, salmoides means "trout-like" from the Latin language.
Largemouth Bass are found in lakes and rivers thoughout the United States and are prized by sport fishermen. They are carnivorous "game-fish" that feed on small crustaceans and their larvae, as well as the larvae of insects when they are young. As adults they feed on other fishes, small amphibians, and crustaceans.
Breeding season is typically May through June. The male prepares a nesting site in a sandy or muddy bottom, located in shallow waters along the shore of a river or lake. Fishing for Largemouth Bass is discouraged during their spawning season and conservation efforts such as stocking of ponds and lakes occurs in order to help manage populations.
Catch with live bait and artificial surface lures.
Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
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