Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides

The largemouth bass, green with a horizontal stripe of dark blotches, also goes by the names of black bass, green trout, and lineside bass. It is one of the most widely distributed fishes in the world due to their popularity as sports fish. These fish reach lengths of 40 cm (16 in) by their third year, but may reach longer lengths. Their large, sloping mouths extend past their eyes which is essential for being a top predator in the water. While perches, walleyes, pikes, and waterfowl feed on smaller bass, once large enough, a largemouth bass will feed on other fish, including perches, as well as frogs, crayfish, and insects.