The largemouth bass and many of its close relatives are some of the most sought after fish in the world.  They live in many types of freshwater lakes, ponds, marshes and swamps. They are even found in brackish areas where the rivers meet the sea.
They feed on a wide variety of prey  including fish, crayfish, frogs, insects and more. They are opportunistic feeders and their large mouth  lets them tackle larger items such as birds, mice and snakes.  They are ambush predators and prefer structures where they lay and wait for prey items to pass within range.
The bass prefer warm waters and are not usually found in deep waters due to the cold temperatures there. Â They are found throughout North America and have been introduced in other countries to create fishing opportunities.
An extremely diverse array of tackle has been designed to catch bass. Live bait is also popular is some regions, but hard lures, soft baits and spinnerbaits are endless in their variety and methods of use. Topwater lures are hugely popular as the visual aspect of the explosive bite is thrilling. Each fisherman has his own arsenal of favorites, and that is part of the fun.
Louisiana enjoys amazing bass fishing and works hard to manage trophy populations for anglers to enjoy. Â Our hatcheries actively stock bass to create a healthy robust fishery in the endless amount of freshwater areas in Louisiana. Â Fishery managers want to emphasise that it is okay to keep and eat your limit of bass according to the size and bag limits put in place. Â Total catch and release is not required to be a conservation-minded angler, as some harvest of certain sizes is good for the fishery and is used as a management tool by the LDWF.