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Common Name:

Largemouth Bass

Other Names:

Black Bass, Largemouth

Scientific Name:

Micropterus salmoides

Origin:

Introduced

Adult Size:

The typical largemouth bass in Maine is 12-16 inches long and weighs 1-3 pounds, with occasional fish up to 7-8 pounds.

Identification:

Largemouths are dark olive green on the back with light green sides shading to a white belly. A dark mottled band extends along the sides. The upper part of the mouth extends past the eye. Smallmouth bass are similar in appearance, but the upper jaw ends below the eye.

Find more information on the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website.