Smallmouth bass

The smallmouth bass is generally brown with red eyes,and dark brown vertical bands, rather than a horizontal band along the side.

The Smallmouth bass lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.

The smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of the order Perciformes. It is the type species of its genus. More

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The smallmouth bass is generally brown (seldom yellow) with red eyes,and dark brown vertical bands, rather than a horizontal band along the side. There are 13-15 soft rays in the dorsal fin. The upper jaw of smallmouth bass extends to the middle of the eye. More

The smallmouth bass is generally green with dark vertical bands rather than a horizontal band along the side. More

The Smallmouth bass also known as a brown bass or brownie is also a good sports fish in the United States. On a ranking of 1 to 10 bass for eating quality opinions vary, but for the most part, people enjoy the taste. More

Although both lakes have populations of Smallmouth Bass it is generally recognized that Kentucky Lake has a bigger population of these great fighters. Lake Barkley has a fair population of Smallmouth Bass which seems to be getting better over the past few years. More

smallmouth bass have traditionally been the most sought-after sport fish species. Cracked and faded photographs taken from the 1890s through the 1950s show anglers in old-time garb proudly displaying their daily catches. More

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smallmouth bass here in the northeast. Smallmouths Are Not Like Largemouth Bass! Time and time again over the years, we have listened to many anglers and clients express their frustration at trying to catch small mouth bass. More

Smallmouth bass are, pound for pound, one of the strongest, meanest fish in fresh water. Lake Erie smallmouth, however, are not of this world. They're big, powerful fish with a nasty disposition. More

the outlook for New River smallmouth bass fishing is bright. The large spawns of 2004 and 2005 were reflected in electrofishing samples in fall 2008, with 84% of the adult (over 7 inches long) smallmouth bass catch consisting of bass between 7 and 14 inches. More

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The smallmouth bass (micropterus dolomieui) is a popular North American game fish, well known both for its fighting ability and table fare. More

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Smallmouth bass are found throughout Lake Sharpe, but the best fishing is in the lower half of the reservoir. Smallmouth bass are the second most common species caught by anglers in Lake Sharpe. Shore fishing opportunities are best in May and June. More

Smallmouth bass were introduced by the Dept. Of Fish and Game in the Fall of 1995. Fifteen bass in the 1 to 3 lb. range were released. A second stocking in 1997 of 50 bass from another lake gave us a good genetic mix. More

Giant smallmouth bass, like this 8-pound, 2-ounce specimen, are a rare breed - a fish that requires skill, patience and luck to encounter. Dr. James A. Henshall, in his classic volume Book of the Black Bass, described the smallmouth as "the gamest bass. More

Some smallmouth bass fisheries are on fire these days—hotter than a green-chile cheeseburger, especially those in the mid- and northern portions of their range. Nowhere is this more apparent than... More

The smallmouth bass is native to the eastern half of the U.S.A. and southeastern Canada from Manitoba and Quebec south to the Tennessee River system in Alabama and west to eastern Oklahoma. More

Smallmouth bass are native to Ohio and are found in every county of the state. They are known for their acrobatic abilities and putting up a very strong fight when caught on hook and line. More

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The smallmouth bass is arguably one of the nation's most beloved species primarily due to the way they explode on a topwater lure. Where present in lakes, smallmouth bass can be found relating to weedlines, current breaks, points and rocky humps. More

Common names

Achiga-boca-pequena in Portuguese (Português)
achigan à petite bouche in French (français)
Bass in English
Biban cu gura mica in Rumanian
Black bass in English
Black-bass à petite bouche in French (français)
Bronzeback in English
Brown bass in English
Brown trout in English
Brownie in English
Gold bass in English
Green bass in English
Großer Schwarzbarsch in German (Deutsch)
Jumper in English
Kleinbek-baars in Afrikaans
Kleinbekbaars in Dutch (Nederlands)
kleinmäuliger Schwarzbarsch in German (Deutsch)
Kokuchibasu in Japanese (日本語)
Malorotyi chernyi okun' in Russian (русский язык)
Mažažiotis upėtakinis ešerys in Lithuanian (lietuvių kalba)
Mountain trout in English
Northern smallmouth bass in English
Okounek cerný in Czech (česky)
Ostracka cierna in Slovak (slovenčina)
Perche d'Amérique à petite bouche in French (français)
Perche noire in French (français)
Pikkubassi in Finnish (suomen kieli)
Redeye in English
redeyed bass in English
Schwarzbarsch in German (Deutsch)
Small-mouth black bass in English
Smallie in English
Smallmouth in English
Smallmouth bass in English
Smallmouth black bass in English
Småmundet black bass in Danish (dansk)
Småmundet ørredaborre in Danish (dansk)
Streaked-cheek river bass in English
Svart lakseabbor in Norwegian (Norsk)
Svartabborre in Swedish (Svenska)
Swago bass in English
Trout bass in English
White trout in English
Zwarte baars in Dutch (Nederlands)
コクチバス in Japanese (日本語)
小口黑鱸 in Mandarin Chinese
小口黑鲈 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Perciformes
Family : Centrarchidae
Genus : Micropterus
Species : Micropterus dolomieu
Authority : Lacep