how fast can a bass swim? (in mph)
12mph with bursts up to 20mph
introduced into lakes and ponds by who or what?
the U.S. fish commissions
What is the temperature when bass spawn?
low 60s
the oldest known largemouth bass known was how many years old
What is the native range of Largemouth bass
Eastern and central North America, Great lakes hudson bay.
When did illegal bass stocking begin?
late 19th century
Bass can eat up to what percent of their body weight per day
5 percent
The male bass
The largemouth bass is leading to a _____ in native species (fill in the blank)
Decrease
why were bass stocked?
for a food source and for sport fishing
Bass ________ the revenue for tourism (fill in the blank)
Increase
What fish family is the largemouth bass apart of?
The Sunfish Family
What eats a bass?
Flathead catfish
What is the average size of a largemouth bass
12 to 16 inches
How is the fishing industry affected by Bass, Positively or negatively
Positively
what are the different breeds/types of largemouth bass?
Tiger bass, northern, and southern (3)
what color are bass sensitive to?
red and green lights
Bass are _____ predators and create lots of _________ (fill in the blank)
Major; competition
How many eggs does a bass lay if it weighs 4 pounds.
16,000 eggs.
In 2024 how much money was spent on fishing gear
225.8 million dollars
What is the world record largemouth bass
22 pounds 4 ounces