Largemouth Bass
$2.00
25 Fish Minimum
Description:
Gamefish
Available in sizes from 1 to 3 inches
Availability: All year
Description:
The largemouth bass is usually green in color with dark blotches down the sides of its body. The underside of the fish can range from white to a light green. The largemouth can easily be distinguished from other basses because its mouth extends past it eyes.
Facts:
The largemouth bass is considered the most prized gamefish in North America. Its aggressive feeding habits and fine flesh makes it a favorite amongst landowners in Texas. With proper stocking and feeding procedures, this variety of bass can grow up to 3 pounds a year.
Spawning Characteristics:
In Texas, the largemouth bass begins spawning when the water temperature reaches 60 to 65°F. Because of the climate differences caused by the sheer size of Texas, this spawning can occur as early as February or as late as May, depending on the location.