Largemouth Bass
Many
people
like
to
fish
for
largemouth
bass.
The
largemouth
bass
is
the
most
popular
freshwater
fish
for
fishing
in
the
United
States.
But
these
fish
are
not
easy
to
hook.
Once
caught,
they
are
fighters.
The
largemouth
bass
has
a
large
mouth.
When
the
mouth
is
closed,
the
fish’s
upper
jaw
extends
past
its
eye.
Largemouth
bass
have
a
dark
green
back
and
silver
belly.
They
have
a
black
stripe
along
each
side.
Largemouth
bass
live
in
freshwater.
They
are
most
often
found
in
calm
water.
The
first
largemouth
bass
were
in
North
American
waters.
Now
they
live
around
the
world.
Largemouth
bass
eat
many
things.
They
eat
insects,
frogs,
and
crayfish.
They
eat
small
mammals.
Sometimes
they
even
eat
their
babies.
Largemouth
bass
spawn
once
a
year.
A
baby
is
called
a
fry.
When
a
fry
is
approximately
one
inch
(2.5
cm)
long,
it
leaves
the
nest.
Largemouth
bass
live
approximately
13
years.
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Largemouth Bass Classification: Fish
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: Least Concern -
Average Weight A largemouth bass is heavier than a textbook. -
Average Length A largemouth bass is longer than a basketball.
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