What kind of fish is this?
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Not a largemouth but a spotted bass, sad that many people can't identify a fish found in most bodies of water in the u.s
Smallmouth bass are easy to identify the ones up here are a tan color with markings that resemble those of a python they also have red eyes. Rock bass also have red eyes but they're mostly a darker almost black color and shaped like a sunfish.
Large mouth up her are a darker tan to a light green color.
So I'd have to agree on it being a spotted bass as I've never seen one in person and this fish looks different
Large mouth up her are a darker tan to a light green color.
So I'd have to agree on it being a spotted bass as I've never seen one in person and this fish looks different
Sorry, bud, but you're wrong here. Spotted bass are NOT found in most bodies of water in the US. Largemouth and smallmouth are much more common.
Using color as an identifier at a juvenile stage like this is unreliable. Environment and diet can change the colors of both fish dramatically. The only sure way of discerning between a smallie and a largie at that size is the mouth (and I think ray count, but, not positive there).
Spotted bass resemble largemouth, but their mouth does not extend beyond the eye like a largemouth.
While I believe that it is entirely possible this could be a spotted bass, without a better picture of its face, it's all just spitballing right now, and not "sad" at all that the fish can't be properly identified by the pictures provided.
As far as care: most get about 12 to 15 inches, eat a variety of live foods such as minnows,earthworms,crickets, bullfrog tadpoles,etc
Never feed them goldfish
Never feed them goldfish
As far as care: most get about 12 to 15 inches, eat a variety of live foods such as minnows,earthworms,crickets, bullfrog tadpoles,etc
Never feed them goldfish[/QUOT
Thank you. I will let my friend know. I got my hands full with 2 peacock bass lol. They keep me busy.. I thank you all for your help..
I’m in the Augusta area. How about you?Where in Maine are you from??
I assume this fish was caught in Maine. I think we can safely rule out spotted bass as they are not found in Maine.
More photos of this fish would be helpful, as well as how long it is. A lmb should show the distinct black line.
An alligator managed to survive the winter in maine, why don't any of you recognize a common North American gamefish?
As a fisherman you are often required to identify fish, the lip is clearly equal to the eye
Clearly you are an expert in fish identification. Can you show me any reports of the common spotted bass found on Maine.
I’m leaning towards smb.
I’m leaning towards smb.
