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It varies from state to state. Here in NC, it is 16 inches.
I assume you mean freshwater species, so, here you go. Most states have a 14 inch minimum for largemouth, 12 for smallmouth and spotted bass. The above are actually just big sunfish. For true basses, the striped bass has a 16 inch minimum. The yellow and white basses have no minimum size in most areas. As always, however, catch and release ensures plenty of sport for future generations, so let them go after catching them.
Largemouth, 14 inches, smallmouth, 12 inches. But as they are top predators, they should all be released.
Largemouth, 14 inches, smallmouth, 12 inches. But as they are top predators, they should all be released.
The standard scale length (from nut to bridge) of a bass is 34 inches. 5 string basses typically have a scale of 35 inches to keep the 5th string tight, and some basses have a shorter scale of usually 32 inches.
Large mouth bass must be 14 inches in most states to be kept when caught. However, most competant anglers practice catch and release, as bass are top level predators, and are near the top of the food chain.
The legal limit is 14 inches in most states, including Georgia. Practice catch and release on this apex species though. It helps the environment, and ensures there will be bass for future generations to catch!
Okeechobee is a "trophy" bass lake, with special restrictions. All bass under 18" must be released.
The Florida strain usually can live to around thirteen years, the northern to fifteen or more.
Some states 14 inches, other 12. However, as with all game fish, they should be released alive to fight another day.
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