Largemouth Bass were originally only found east of the Mississippi River and south of the Great Lakes, but have now been introduced all over the world. They are the most popular game fish in the United States.

The lower jaw of the Largemouth Bass extends farther out than their upper jaw, resulting in their distinctive oversized mouth. Their backs are generally dark green fading to pale yellow on their sides with a milky white belly. Dark horizontal stripes called “lateral lines” run along both sides of their body. These are sensory organs that act as motion detectors, allowing them to hunt in murky or dark waters. Largemouth Bass were originally native to rivers and streams east of the Mississippi and throughout the southeast. But, due to their popularity as a sport fish, they have been introduced into waters all over America.

Adult Largemouth Bass are solitary fish, although occasionally several Bass will congregate in areas with abundant food supplies. The Largemouth Bass is usually the apex predator in their habitat. They will hide between rocks, among water vegetation, or under roots and limbs of sunken trees, striking at their prey from the shadows. Adult Largemouth prefer to feed on small fish like perch, sunfish, and minnows. However, they are also known to eat crayfish, insects, frogs, and even small aquatic birds.