Articles with tag: Spotted Bass

Spotted Bass: Identification And How To Catch

While the vast majority of American anglers are familiar with the largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), far fewer know about its cousin, the spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus). Reaching lengths of as much as two feet and weighing in at a hefty 11 pounds, the spotted bass is a prized catch wherever it’s found, though average lengths and weights are more in the neighborhood of 10 to 15 inches and one to three pounds.