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The latest from across the whole site, fishing guides, species profiles, and reports, all in one place.
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When Do Largemouth Bass Spawn? Season, Temperature, and Behaviour
A regional spawn-timing calendar for largemouth bass, from January in the Deep South to July in the northern…
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Where Do Largemouth Bass Live? Lakes, Rivers, and Reservoirs Explained
How largemouth bass behave differently in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, farm ponds, and canals.
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Florida Largemouth Bass: Why Florida Produces the Biggest Bass in the World
The real biology behind why Florida produces the biggest largemouth bass in the world: genetics, climate, and forage…
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Largemouth Bass Habitat: What Water Conditions They Prefer and Why
The water temperature, oxygen, vegetation, and bottom conditions largemouth bass actually need to thrive.
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Largemouth Bass vs Striped Bass: What Is the Difference?
Largemouth and striped bass share the same reservoirs but couldn’t be more different in size, hunting style, and…
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Largemouth vs Smallmouth Bass: Which Prefers What Water?
A water-first guide to which lakes and rivers favor largemouth bass and which favor smallmouth.
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Spotted Bass vs Largemouth Bass: Key Differences Anglers Need to Know
Spotted bass are the black bass most often mistaken for largemouth. Here is the one feature that never…
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Smallmouth vs Largemouth Bass: How to Tell the Difference
How to tell largemouth and smallmouth bass apart by sight, fight, and the lures each species responds to.
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How Big Can a Largemouth Bass Get? Maximum Size, Weight, and Age
The biology behind how big a largemouth bass can get: growth rates by age, and the genetics, climate,…
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Florida Largemouth Bass Record: The Biggest Bass Ever Caught in Florida
Florida’s 17.27 lb state record largemouth bass has stood since 1986, despite decades of pressure and a citizen-science…
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State Record Largemouth Bass: Every US State Record Listed
Every US state record largemouth bass listed, with weight, angler, water, and year, sourced from official and verified…
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Biggest Largemouth Bass Ever Caught: A History of Record-Breaking Fish
From Dottie the 25-pound California bass to pre-Perry claims, the messier real history behind the largemouth bass record.