Bass (fish)

Around sixteen years is the maximum age for this species.

In the northern sections of its range, from D.C northwards, around four inches a year for the first four years, then slowing as the fish ages. In the south, five inches per year in VA, NC, Tenn, Arkansas. In the deep south, to six inches or more per year.

The largemouth bass (Micropterus Salmoides) is a ferocious predator. Here is the list of species that have been known to become prey of this fish.

Shad

bluegill

redear sunfish

green sunfish

flyer sunfish

crappy

bowfin

carp

pickerel

frogs

snakes

turtles

squirrels

baby ducks

mice

chipmunk

crayfish

The bass usually start spawning in early May, and it lasts until the middle of June.

Bass will eat anything, from mosquito larvae, water fleas to any kind of animal small enough to fit into it 's mouth, which include other fish, mammals like rats and mice, and ducklings. Smaller catfish are eaten on a regular basis. Notice that these are all made of flesh (meat) which makes them carnivores.

Technically, the question you wanted to ask is "can a large mouth bass produce offspring with a crappie?" "Mating" and "reproduction" are not synonymous. For example, a dog will "mate" (i.e, have sex with) with just about any animal that will have him. Similarly, a large mouth bass could technically "mate" (have sex with) a crappie in that the bass could spread his milk (sperm) over crappie eggs. However, only two animals of the same genus will produce offspring when they mate. The large mouth bass's genus and species is Micropterus salmoides. The white crappie is genus and species Pomoxis annularis. The black crappie is genus and species Pomoxis nigromaculatus. There are others, but you get the drift. The two types of fish are completely different genus and species. Thus, the answer to your real question is no, the sperm from the bass would not fertilize the crappies eggs.

It is a panfish that usually only grows up to 12 inches but it is not seen very often. They have stripes like a striped bass and like a hybrid but both stripes go in pattern. First striped bass stripes then hybrid stripes and so on.

believe it or not bass actually love pizza dough or any kind of dough, just roll it into a ball and stick it on a hook. Bass also like worms (real ones). You can also try hot dog if u want but i dont really like to use it but you can try. For live bait (besides worms) they love minnows.

Good luck :)

Bass do not normally eat any kind of dough, pizza or otherwise, but carp will take it. Bass prefer live prey, like small fish, frogs, crayfish.

The best time to catch largemouth is usually at first light throughout spring and fall. Bass tend to begin spawning as early as late Feb and into June depending on the region. In general, when the water begins to warm up to the 60's F they will begin preying heavily on small fish, frogs, crayfish and generally whatever they can fit into their gaping mouths. During the cooler days of spring and fall, they tend to be active all day especially when the sky is overcast. Also watch out for cold fronts coming in and storm fronts breaking as this often leaves them 'sulking' and very inactive. During the hot summer months, they are generally very active at first light and in the late evening and can easily be caught by popping top water baits across the surface. I have also landed many a bass from spinner baits as well as a variety of soft baits in vegetation and structured areas. As the heat of the day comes forth and the sun comes glaring down, the bass tend to suspend in the deeper parts of the water, especially where a cooler stream flows in near the bottom. You can fish this time of the day just be sure to think 'deeper' and use deep diving crank baits, Texas rigged soft plastics and jigs.

Also try deep points with Carolina rigs in summer.

It depends on the season and temperature of the water. For instance, if its early season, like right after the ice melts, use soft baits like Texas rigged worms or something like a rage tail. When it's a nice sunny day in the spring or summer use spinner baits or MEPPS spinners.

Yes, all bass have tiny, bristle like teeth.

the bass and the wrasse fish help each other by protection and feeding with one another

Lures for smallmouth include any that work for largemouth, except you use slightly smaller versions. Crankbaits, jerkbaits, buzzbait, spinnerbaits, topwater plugs, plastic worms, lizards, crayfish.

Live bait for smallies are crayfish, nightcrawlers, minnows, leeches.

Bass live in fresh water. I know because I have caught them at lakes before.

schooner

A torpedo shaped gamefish, with a large mouth, and powerful broad tail. Dark above and lighter beneath, with a dark lateral line.

No. Striped bass consume mainly smaller fish.

bass like deep water more because for every million water molecules, if they are at least 49 ft. deep, there is one single swag molecule. The bass need this to survive, so, they usually are deeper than that.

Native to the midwest, the "Kentucky" or more correctly spotted bass, has been introduced in other areas of the country. Related to largemouth and smallmouth basses.

The minimum size limit for keeping bass varies by state and region, typically ranging from 12 to 15 inches for largemouth and smallmouth bass. It's essential to check local regulations, as these limits can also differ based on the specific body of water and the time of year. Additionally, some areas may have additional restrictions or slot limits that require anglers to release fish within certain size ranges. Always consult your local fishing regulations before heading out.