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	Largemouth Bass / Bass - Fish Encyclopedia, Champion Pro Guide Services
		Often confused with small mouth and spotted bass, it is easily distinguishable because the upper jaw extends beyond the rear edge of the eye.
		The oldest bass from Florida whose age has been determined by fisheries biologists was 16 year of age.
		The strong weedy taste of bass caught in some waters may be eliminated by skinning the fish and salting and peppering the fillets before battering.
	www.championbass.com /encyclopedia/largemouth_bass.html (512 words)

	Largemouth Bass
		Largemouth bass are nest builders, a trait of members of the sunfish family, to which they belong.
		Largemouth bass normally are found in the upper levels of warm water in small lakes, shallow bays of large lakes, and in large, slow rivers.
		Largemouth bass have become a favorite for stocking in warm water farm ponds because of their fast growth and tolerance for high temperatures and moderate turbidity.
	www.northern.edu /natsource/FISH/Largem1.htm (851 words)

	DNR - Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides
		Largemouth bass are adapted to warm waters of 80-82 degree F, and are seldom found deeper than 20 feet.
		Largemouth bass eat minnows, carp, and practically any other available fish species including their own.
		Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are parasitized by the bass tapeworm, fl spot and yellow grub.
	www.michigan.gov /dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_18958-45681--,00.html (282 words)

	Largemouth Bass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Largemouth bass grow 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) during their first year, 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) in two years, 16 inches (40 cm) in three years.
		Largemouth bass were originally distributed throughout most of what is now the United States east of the Rockies, including many rivers and lakes in Texas, with limited populations in southeastern Canada and northeastern Mexico.
		Bass fishing adds greatly to the Texas economy each year and largemouth bass are highly prized for their value as food.
	www.bassfishing.org /TexasFishing-LargeMouthBass.htm (647 words)

	Illinois fish: Largemouth bass
		The color of the largemouth bass is usually dark green on the back becoming lighter green on the sides.
		The largemouth most closely resembles the spotted bass in color but does not have the series of prominent, horizontal streaks along the lower sides that are characteristic of the spotted bass.
		Largemouth bass fishing is generally best from early April to mid-June and again from early September to mid-October when the water temperature ranges between 55 and 75 degrees.
	www.ifishillinois.org /science/species/LMB_spec.htm (1172 words)

	Fishing for Largemouth Bass
		Bass fishing success is ultimately determined by where you fish and the care that is taken in the presentation of the bait or lure.
		Bass fishermen that frequently catch stringers full of fish are invariably very knowledgeable in the behavioral habits of bass during different seasons of the year and the relationship of these activities with bass location.
		Bass that are loafing and resting in deep water during the day will move into the nearest shallow water structure that has food available during these periods of low-light intensity.
	www.iowadnr.com /fish/iafish/lmb-fish.html (3712 words)

	Largemouth Bass
		Largemouth bass is the primary predator in many of our lakes, ponds, and quiet rivers, foraging on fish, crayfish, frogs, aquatic and terrestrial insects, and any small living animal or bird which falls in the water.
		Largemouth bass in Iowa average 4 to 6 inches in length during the first year, but lengths of 10 to 12 inches are not unusual in newly stocked lakes and ponds.
		Largemouth bass have been known to reach 22 pounds in the southern states, but in Iowa they are smaller.
	www.geocities.com /scosmo451/largemouth_bass.htm (628 words)

	Largemouth Bass
		The native range of the largemouth bass is from the lower Great Lakes to the Mississippi River drainages, the Gulf Coast, Florida and part of the Rio Grande, and along the Atlantic slope as far north as Virginia (Scott and Crossman 1973).
		Spawning of the largemouth bass in California occurs as early as April when water temperatures approach 14 C (Emig 1966; Miller and Kramer 1971); this is generally 2-4 weeks prior to the spawning of Lepomis spp.
		The male largemouth bass is a very attentive parent, and he closely follows and guards the bass larvae (Pflieger 1975) and the golden shiner larvae as well, although the shiner are much darker than largemough bass.
	elib.cs.berkeley.edu /kopec/tr9/html/sp-largemouth-bass.html (1083 words)

	Largemouth Bass :: Fishresource.com
		Largemouth bass are attracted to irregular objects ranging from changes in bottom composition to uncharacteristic underwater formations, and especially like structures that offer shade and security.
		Typical bass foods are smaller fish, crayfish, frogs, salamanders and insects, however, one reason why the largemouth bass has such a wide distribution across North America is because of its ability to adapt to almost any type of freshwater and eat such a wide variety of foods.
		Bass fishing in the spring is directly influenced by the weather; until the temperature reaches 55°F bass remain sluggish and drastically reduce feeding.
	www.fishresource.com /fish/fish001.asp (4011 words)

	Largemouth Bass in Massachusetts
		Largemouth bass prefer calm, or slow moving water associated with areas of rooted aquatic vegetation and overhead cover.
		Reproduction: Largemouth bass spawn in late spring when water temperatures are between 62 and 68 degrees F. The males build nests in calm sandy or fine gravel areas in less than six feet of water.
		Currently largemouth bass are managed statewide by a year round fishing season, a five fish per day creel limit, and a 12 inch minimum size.
	www.mass.gov /dfwele/dfw/dfwlgmthbass.htm (1464 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Utah's Game Fish: Largemouth Bass
		In clear lakes, the largemouth is brightly colored — dark green on the sides flowing to a light or silvery color on the belly.
		The largemouth is also referred to as the fl bass, green bass, bigmouth bass, oswego bass and green trout.
		Largemouth do very well in weedy, pond-type lakes and in new reservoirs where there is typically flooded timber and brush.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,650199800,00.html (754 words)

	Large Mouth Bass Virus -- N.H. Fish and Game
		Because the virus can sometimes kill or otherwise negatively impact largemouth bass and can be spread or influenced by anglers, it is important to test fish to learn if the virus is present in New Hampshire, educate anglers about the virus and try to minimize its spread.
		Largemouth bass virus was first detected in Florida in 1991 and gained national attention in 1995, when it was found to be the cause of a largemouth bass kill in South Carolina.
		Largemouth bass between 12 and 15 inches appear to be most susceptible to the disease.
	www.wildlife.state.nh.us /Fishing/LargeMouth_Bass_Virus.htm (936 words)

	Largemouth Bass Fly Fishing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The largemouth bass is considered by many the greatest of all gamefish.
		Largemouths usually emerge in early spring albeit a bit sluggish, but nevertheless with a speeding up metabolism, they are seeking food.
		Largemouth Bass emerge in the early spring from deeper water.
	www.bigyflyco.com /largemouthbassflyfishing.html (912 words)

	The Sunfish of New York
		From the smaller, plentiful pumpkinseed to the highly prized smallmouth and largemouth bass (yes, they are members of the sunfish family), sunfish provide good fishing opportunities for beginner and expert anglers alike.
		Smallmouth bass closely resemble their cousins, the largemouths, in appearance but can be identified by looking at their mouths and body color markings.
		The largemouth bass is the largest member of the sunfish family and has been known to reach weights in excess of ten pounds.
	www.dec.state.ny.us /website/dfwmr/fish/fishspecs/sunfitxt.html (2633 words)

	Largemouth Bass - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
		Bass, like all fish, are cold blooded, which means that their body temperature is always the same as the water in which they swim.
		Largemouth bass put up an exciting fight, leaping from the water, standing on their tails and shaking their heads violently to throw the lure.
		Largemouth bass were introduced in 1977 and the pond has become an excellent producer.
	fwp.mt.gov /fishing/fishingmontana/brochure_largemouthbass.html (1728 words)

	Freshwater Fish Facts - Alabama Largemouth largemouth bass
		CHARACTERISTICS: The largemouth bass is a heavy-bodied fish with 56 to 70 lateral line scales and a large mouth, with the upper jaw usually extending past the rear margin of the eye.
		Largemouth bass prey upon bluegills and redear sunfish in stocked ponds and upon shad, minnows, smaller sunfishes, crayfishes, and amphibians in natural habitats.
		The largemouth bass is the official "Alabama State Freshwater Fish." A State Fish Art Contest is held annually for three student age groups.
	www.outdooralabama.com /fishing/freshwater/fish/bassblack/largemouth (673 words)

	Fishes of Minnesota-Largemouth bass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Largemouth bass occur in all of the major drainages of Minnesota, but are most common in the central to north-central portions of the state.
		Largemouth bass are commonly found with bluegill, crappies, northern pike, yellow perch, brown bullhead, and many kinds of minnows.
		Larval and small juvenile largemouth bass are eaten by yellow perch and young walleye.
	www.gen.umn.edu /research/fish/fishes/largemouth_bass.html (725 words)

	Largemouth_bass
		A member of the sunfish family, the largemouth bass gets its name from its large mouth, which is a good way to distinguish it from other species of bass.
		Largemouth bass are most active at 77 F to 86 F, but can be caught in water temperatures well below this range.
		Feeding slows as temperatures approach 50 F, and they cannot survive long periods where water temperatures exceed 98 F. Largemouth bass spawn in the spring as water temperatures reach 63 F to 68 F. A female lays eggs in a saucer-shaped nest constructed by the male, usually found in one to four feet of water.
	www.ncwildlife.org /pg03_Fishing/profiles/pages/Largemouth_bass.htm (492 words)

	Florida Largemouth Bass in Small Impoundments
		Largemouth bass caught at the Pasture Demonstration Farm northwest of Ardmore, Okla.
		Bass Pond was a newly constructed pond and 3-South was about 30 years old, allowing us to examine Florida bss performance in both fresh and relatively eutrophic environments.
		We stocked Florida bass 4.5 to 5 inches long in December at rates of 95 and 108 bass per acre in the Bass and 3-South ponds, respectively.
	www.noble.org /Ag/Wildlife/Bass/WILDBASS.html (859 words)

	Small- and LargeMouth Bass
		Largemouth bass are similar in anatomy to smallmouth, although they have striped sides, an even larger mouth, and adults attain lengths of up to 650 mm (about 26 inches) total length.
		Maturation in largemouth is correlated with length of growing season, and ranges from maturity at age one in southern latitudes to age three or four in northern areas.
		Largemouth bass was probably the first fish to be raised in culture ponds which attests to its table-fare quality and economic value (Jenkins & Burkhead 1994).
	www.bio.umass.edu /biology/conn.river/smlgbass.html (820 words)

	Largemouth Bass
		Smaller male bass build the nest and protect it before, during and after the spawn until the fry have hatched and are ready to venture out on their own.
		Bass are also forced out of some of their holding spots, because the weeds are beginning to die off, so they can be concentrated in or around the remaining weeds, where more food is available.
		Largemouths generally have a more greenish coloration than the bronze-colored smallmouth bass, but the main distinction is the fact that the corner of the largemouth's jaw extends past its eye when the mouth is closed.
	mike_esq.tripod.com /mikesfishingtips/id1.html (3767 words)

	Largemouth Bass
		Often confused with smallmouth and spotted bass, it is easily distinguishable because the upper jaw extends beyond the rear edge of the eye.
		Bass prefer to build nests in hard-bottom areas along shallow shorelines or in protected areas such as canals and coves.
		The female bass stays near the nest or may swim a short distance and remain listless for up to a day.
	www.lakeseminoleguide.com /Bass.htm (655 words)

	EEK! - Largemouth Bass
		The largemouth bass is usually dark forest green on their back with lighter green sides.
		In Wisconsin, largemouth bass live in nearly all Wisconsin waters, but are less common in southwestern Wisconsin.
		During the daytime, largemouth bass lounge under lily pads or in the shade of overhanging trees, piers, or brush.
	www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/caer/ce/eek/critter/fish/largemouthbass.htm (670 words)

	Largemouth bass: Minnesota DNR
		An increasing number of anglers throughout the state are learning that largemouth bass, with their jolting strikes and wild airborne leaps, are an exciting fish to catch.
		Professional bass fishing tournaments are held in state lakes and rivers throughout the summer.
		Largemouth bass look similar to their close cousin, the smallmouth.
	www.dnr.state.mn.us /fish/bass/largemouth (142 words)

	Largemouth Bass
		The Florida subspecies of largemouth bass have been stocked in many reservoirs and will interbreed with native largemouth bass.
		Habitat – During the spring, largemouth are found in shallow, weedy habitat where food and cover are available.
		Because they help control smaller sunfish populations, the "overharvest" of bass (removing too many), especially on small lakes and ponds, should be avoided.
	www.wildlifedepartment.com /lbass.htm (261 words)

	Bass Fishing Resource Guide® - Largemouth Iridovirus (LMBV)
		From July through September, schools of large bass were all over the place in Birch Creek, at the dam, and under any of the major bridges.
		Both the Sabine River Authority and Texas Parks and Wildlife began collection of bass, and releases in the media kept referring to the "limited number" of bass in the kill, stating the worst was over.
		The first report of a largemouth iridovirus (LMBV) was in 1995 in bass kills in four southeastern states.
	www.bassresource.com /fishing/largemouth_iridovirus_LMBV.html (1413 words)

	Largemouth Bass
		Although it may be debated by some, fl bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass) are the state’s most popular sport fish, with largemouths the most pursued by anglers.
		Lakes are classified as "Quality" if they can produce good numbers of catchable bass (indicated by at least 40 bass per hour of electrofishing, with at least 10 of those bass 14 inches or longer).
		In addition to the largemouth bass phases of the plan, the Department has increased its efforts in smallmouth bass management.
	www.wildlifedepartment.com /largemou.htm (346 words)

	Largemouth & Peacock bass fishing in SE Florida freshwater
		Largemouth bass can be found in almost any freshwater body anywhere in the state.
		All of the fresh waters from Kissimmee to Florida Bay, including the rivers and canals of Palm Beach, Broward and Dade Counties, are part of the South Florida Water Management District.
		Some of the most important information when fishing for largemouth or peacock bass in these areas are the water levels and current flows in the canals.
	www.inshore.com /f-bass.html (564 words)

	Largemouth Bass Fishing in Arizona (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Generally, bass move to deep water during the day and return to the shallows to feed at night.
		Largemouth bass are caught on a variety of baits, both natural and artificial.
		Depending on the time of the year, bass can be caught in shallow water with a surface lure or deep with jigs or plastic worms.
	www.gf.state.az.us /h_f/fish_largemouth_bass.shtml (191 words)

	Largemouth Bass, Freshwater Florida Fish
		The species known as Black Bass include two of the most sought after sporting fish in North America.The Smallmouth and the Largemouth Bass.
		Largemouth Bass range from Minnesota to Quebec and south to the Gulf of Mexico.
		Black Bass are the most sought after freshwater fish because of their wide range and their aggressive bone jarring strikes and the strength they exhibit during the fight.
	www.fish4fun.com /largemouth_bass.htm (451 words)

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