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.
Okeechobee is a "trophy" bass lake, with special restrictions. All bass under 18" must be released.
Some states 14 inches, other 12. However, as with all game fish, they should be released alive to fight another day.
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.
It varies from state to state. Here in NC, it is 16 inches.
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!
The large mouth bass is legal to keep at 5 feet so good luck catching it you might need a shark fishing pole that cost $350 so i would stick to catching bluegill ladies and gentlemen. good day from your favorite fisher men captain pawl, write back to me please i would love to hear if you caught a 5 foot bass and if you did please email me what lake you caught it at. My email-CaptainPawl@fishermen.org :(
A large mouth Bass gets to around 30 inches long and weighs up to 22 lbs and could make a meal of the other species you are intending to keep, so a very large tank would be essential with plenty of hiding places for the others species to hide in. A yellow Perch (or Redfin) grows to around 21 inches and about 5 lbs. A Bluegill is considerably smaller at around 16 inches and about 2 or 3 lbs. Crappies grow to 21 inches or so and weigh in at around 5 lbs. too. So if you wish to keep one of all the species you mentioned, and have them survive for any length of time, you will need more like a minimum of a 500 gallon tank. That would cost you several thousand dollars.
The average lifespan of a smallmouth bass is around 6-14 years. If you are going to keep a fish like that as a pet though, i would recommend a largemouth bass instead, because they tend to have a few more years to live.
The Florida strain usually can live to around thirteen years, the northern to fifteen or more.
In Oklahoma, the minimum length limit for white bass is typically 10 inches. Anglers are allowed to keep up to 15 white bass per day, but it's essential to check local regulations as they can vary by specific water bodies and may change over time. Always refer to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for the most current regulations.