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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides · Centrarchidae
The tournament fish. Ambush predator of the vegetation.
Common
12–20 in
Max
25+ in
Weight
Up to 15+ lbs
Best Bite Windows
When largemouth bass feeds · time-of-day read
Right now · 12:00 PM · MIDD window
FAIR45%feeding activity
Off-peak · slow near cover
24-hour bite curvetaller = more feeding · scrub the clock
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DAWN
79
MORN
71
MIDD
48
AFTE
70
DUSK
64
NIGH
55
Ambush predator · low-light feeds, summer nights
Solar + LunarMEDIUM lunar pull
Major feeds7:49p – 9:49p5:09a – 7:09a
Minor feeds5:29a – 6:29a7:59p – 8:59p
Solunar window 8:04p – 9:34p
Full Moon
Day · Cover-oriented (laydowns, docks, vegetation). Moderate lunar influence; spawn timing and temperature outweigh lunar cycles.
Night · Some topwater activity near Full Moon. Black or dark lures along weed edges and dock perimeters.
Habitat
LakesReservoirsPondsRivers
Range
Weed edges, timber, dock pilings, creek arms.
Diet
Bluegill, shad, crawfish, frogs, small mammals if desperate.
Best baits & lures
Plastic worms
Jig & craw
Topwater frogs
Ready-to-fish boxes for Largemouth Bass
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How to fish it · techniques
Flip the thickest cover
Slow down in cold water
Target the shade line
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Fun fact
A guarded bass nest is so ingrained that a male will charge a bait fifteen times before eating it. Sight-fishing the spawn is equal parts aim and patience.
Status
Secure
Native · Centrarchidae
Regulations
Statewide Largemouth Bass Regulations — Arkansas · Statewide — all public waters in Arkansas
12″ min length6 per day
AGFC regulations Always confirm current size & daily limits with AGFC before keeping fish.