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Spotted Bass

Bass & Panfish

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

FreshwaterCentrarchidaeLeast Concern

About

The Spotted Bass is a freshwater fish characterized by rows of dark spots below the lateral line. They are often found near rocky or woody cover in streams, rivers, and reservoirs, exhibiting aggressive feeding behavior.

Average size
12-16 inches, 2-4 lbs
Colors
Olive green to greenish-brown with dark blotches along the lateral line and distinct rows of dark spots below the lateral line. They have a white or pale green belly.
Diet
Insects, crayfish, and smaller fish
Region
Primarily found in the Mississippi River basin, extending from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, and eastward into parts of the Ohio River drainage.

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