Largemouth bass virus (LMBV) is a disease that impacts several fish species but only appears to cause death in some largemouth bass. First discovered in Florida in 1991, LMBV spread throughout the southern United States and was responsible for a … Continued
Research by a University of Florida expert suggests that anglers do not harm largemouth bass populations when practicing catch and release fishing during the spawning season. In Florida, the bass usually begin spawning in January or February in 2010 they … Continued
The largemouth bass, one of North America’s most popular freshwater fish, is an opportunistic feeder. Adult bass are voracious, eating nearly anything that they can swallow, including fish, crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and even members of their own species. … Continued
After a long career at a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) hatchery, brooder bass are being retired into Texas lakes. About 100 retired largemouth bass brooders from the A.E. Wood State Fish Hatchery in San Marcos made a 5.5-hour … Continued
In Maryland, fishing for largemouth bass is a popular sport. These heavy bodied freshwater fish are found in lakes, reservoirs, ponds and rivers throughout the state. On the Eastern Shore, much of the best largemouth bass fishing is found in … Continued