| LARGEMOUTH BASS (also known as black bass, green bass & bucketmouth) |
IDENTIFICATION & FEATURES: |
- Jaw extents past the eye
- Broad dark horizontal stripe
- Dark green back blending into lighter green side and belly
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HABITAT:
- Found near weedbeds, logs, stumps & other sunken objects
- Prefers warm water less than 6 m (20 ft.) deep
SPAWNING:
- Reaches maturity in 3-5 years
- Spawns in late spring to early summer
- Eggs hatch in 3-5 days
FOOD:
- aquatic insects, crayfish, frogs & fish
ANGLING:
- Caught along weedbeds & sunken objects
- Takes surface plugs, crankbaits, spinners, spinner baits & flies
- Caught still-fishing with worms, leeches, frogs & crayfish
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| SMALLMOUTH (also known as black bass, brown bass & bronzeback bass) |
IDENTIFICATION & FEATURES: |
- Jaw extends to mid-point of eye
- 8-15 thin vertical bars
- Green to golden-brown back blending into golden sides and a cream-coloured belly
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HABITAT:
- Prefers cool clear water
- Often found near rock shoals and areas with a rocky bottom
SPAWNING:
- Reaches adulthood at 3-6 years
- Spawns is late spring and early summer
FOOD:
- aquatic insects, crayfish, frogs & fish
ANGLING:
- Takes crank baits, plugs, flies, spinners and spinner baits
- Caught still-fishing with worms, frogs, crayfish, leeches and minnows
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