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Spotted bass

Micropterus punctulatus · Fresh

Black bass relative preferring clear streams and reservoirs with a bold strike.

Spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus)

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Facts

Best months

Apr–Jun. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size25–35 cm · record about 60 cm
DietCrayfish, fish
RegionsNorth America
Catching tip. Crankbaits and plastics around rocky points.

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