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| Largemouth
Bass (Micropterus salmoides) The largemouth bass is the largest member of the Sunfish family. The body shape is only slightly longer than deep, and thicker than the other Sunfish. Largemouth's tend to get deeper than smallmouth's. The body is usually a green color with a wide dark horizontal stripe extending the length of the body. To distinguish a largemouth from a smallmouth look at the mouth; a largemouth’s jaw extends past the eye. Common Names: largemouth bass, largemouth, black bass, bucket mouths |
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| Age
and Growth Ranges of the Largemouth Bass The growth of largemouth bass greatly varies within their range. The rate of growth is significantly higher in the more southern regions. In Ontario it typically takes 4-6 years to reach 30 cm (12”). The maximum age seems to be between 13-15 years, reaching lengths of 55 cm (22 inches) and reaching weights of around 5 lbs. Any largemouth over five pounds should be considered a trophy. |
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