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Bass (fish)

There are many different types of bass. The most common is the largemouth. Ask questions about bass here.

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What is the best Striped bass bait?

i have fished with clam on a boat and caught a striped bass.i have also caught one surf fishing in staten island on fresh bunker. Also - have had luck using anchovies while fishing near byron, ca

Reproductive age of large mouth bass?

In the spring, when the water temp reaches about 62 f, the male comes close to shore and using his tail, fans out a nest on the lake bottom. The larger females come in a few days later, and spawning begins. The female deposits her eggs on the nest floor, where they are then fertilized by the male. The female leaves after a day or two, and the males stand guard over eggs until they hatch. He then guards the swarm of thousands of young, called fry, until their egg sacks are absorbed, which takes about a week. The young fish then disperse into cover like grass beds where they begin feeding on minute creatures in the water. As they grow, their prey size increases, they begin to take insects and minnows, and gradually begin to take small fish and crayfish. Adult bass eat many prey species, including smaller fish, small snakes, frogs, and sometimes even baby ducks. The young bass has a perilous life as only a small percentage live long enough to grow to adulthood. They are prey to many species when tiny, including large fish, turtles and birds. But those that do survive become one of the top predators in the environment, and the most sought after gamefish in the United States.

When and where do bass spawn?

The freshwater black basses, including the largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, shoal, and others, all spawn in late march to early may, depending on water temps.

Are bass fish bottom water fish?

Not in the usual term of "Bottom Feeder", like a catfish is. They are predators and will feed wherever the food is. Sometimes it's shallow water at the surface where minnows are. Sometimes it's at the bottom where crayfish (crawdads) are. They tend to ambush their prey from behind rocks, logs, etc.

Where was the biggest large mouth bass caught?

Lake Dixon, California. Over 25 pounds. The fish was foul hooked, and was not ratified as a world record because of that.

What do Florida bass eat?

Largemouth, no matter where they are found, eat small fish, crayfish, insects, even small snakes or baby ducks and baby alligators.

What eats small mouth bass?

Humans, large pike, herons, raccoons, bears, larger bass, otters, mink.

What does sea bass look like?

Striped bass or "stripers" are large, torpedo shaped fish with a large mouth, dark gray on top and silvery white sides and belly. The body is striped horizontally.

What is the average length of a small mouth bass?

A large mouth bass, they can be caught in fresh water and yes they are good.

What are the characteristics of the sea bass?

Fish used for a variety of foods and can be prepared in many ways. Lives in ocean

What are the different type of sea bass fish?

Astonishingly there are about 475 different types of sea bass that exist. They are widely known for food and oddly some sports. Many of them exist but they arent easy to find due to their habitat.

Where can you fish bass on runescape?

You can find bass on the Catherby shore or the fishing guild. Please note it is a members only fish.

Where do peacock bass live?

The only two places where peacock bass thrive are:

Their native waters in the Amazon region of South America, where you will find the larger Speckled peacock bass and the butterfly peacock bass.

In South Florida, where both the speckled and butterfly peacock bass were released as a means to control other exotic/invasive species. This experiment, managed by the authority of the Florida Fish and Wildlife commission, proved to be successful with the Butterfly peacock bass, which quickly adapted to the tropical environment of South Florida. The speckled peacock did not fare so well and eventually died out. Butterfly peacock bass are an excellent angling fish, hitting lures and shiners explosively and making line busting runs, which call for an exciting fishing experience. South Florida outfitters offer 1/2, full day and whole weekend fishing charters at a much more reasonable cost than going to South America to catch these awesome fish.

What is the length of a large mouth bass?

Smallmouth bass grow from 6-30 inches and 1-11 pounds. A trophy is considered to be 20 inches or 5 pounds.

Are white bass and striped bass the same fish?

Yes No, they are not.the sand bass is related to the black sea bass,while the white bass is related to striped bass and white perch,the morone family.The sand bass is a fish of shallow structure and shipwrecks,prefering shallower water than the black sea bass.Also,the white bass is a freshwater fish.

Do bass fish live in saltwater?

The channel bass, or more commonly known as red drum, or redfish, is a saltwater species, found mainly in surf or bays.

What is the best bait to use for Bass in lakes?

Minows or Night Crawlers. They are predatory fish.

Do large mouth bass live in creeks?

Sometimes. They have been caught in larger creeks and estuaries, near their confluence with rivers and lakes.

How many eggs does a large mouth bass hatch?

Depends on the state. 12 inches in some, 14 in others. But as a top predator, bass should be released.

How does a smallmouth bass protect itself?

Sunfish,I assume you mean rock bass ,pumpkinseed,bluegill,ect,more than likely protect themselves,as a first measure,by hiding and getting out of the way of bigger fish fast.Second, it seems to me all sunfish have pretty sharp spines the stick out of their dorsal fins,and there always pointing back,away from the head.This would seem to me that bigger fish that try to chase the sunfish,to swallow it from behind,get stuck in the mouth with those sharp spines.I once caught a nice calico (aka rock bass) on a minnow jig,and I stuck myself pretty good on back fin while taking it off the hook,it drew blood!

Where is a good place to fish for rock bass?

Depends on what you are after, species wise. In a river, look for large rocks or debris that slow the current down. Fish often hide in these eddys to ambush prey. In a lake, look for weedbeds , laydowns, or stumps, rocky points. In the ocean, surf fishing is simple enough, look for sandbars or jetties, anything that may provide structure for gamefish.

What is the life span of a peacock?

The average lifespan of a peafowl (peacock) in the wild is an average of 15 years.
The average lifespan of a peafowl (peacock) in captivity, if cared for really well, is about 20 to 23 years.

In captivity they have access to healthcare by the means of vets, healthily balanced food and they are protected from predators, which is why they typically live a little longer in captivity.

What is The diet of a bass fish?

Larger bass often eat smaller bass. A small bass of has a 10% chance of growing into an adult because of this. Bass eat no plant matter whatsoever, and are strictly carnivorous. They also eat other fish such as herring, shad and alewives. Some biologists help bass eat well and grow bigger (so they have a higher survival rate) by keeping then in lakes stocked with the kinds of fish they eat, some of which are listed above.