Smallmouth Bass / Micropterus dolomieui     Family: Centrarchidae Chip catches Smallmouth How do you net a fish?

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water type: freshwater
environment: streams, lakes
maturity @: 2-3 yrs
spawns in: spring
# eggs: 2,000
temp range: 65-73
feeds on: insects,   small fish
 
Average adult length Average adult weight Fly fishing world record All line world record
8-20" 1-2 lbs.;
max. 12 lbs.
6-12; Basswood Lake, MN; Aug 30, 1997 10-14; Dale Hollow, TN; Apr. 24, 1969

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For world records, see IGFA