BASS SCIENCE & BIOLOGY
Science & Biology
Bass biology, behavior, fish health and current research.
Do Bass Have a Favorite Color?
What color-vision research tells us about largemouth bass—and what it cannot tell us about lure choice.
Black or “Melanistic” Bass
Why a very dark fish is not automatically a genetic diagnosis.
Reservoir Water Levels & Bass
How drawdowns, rising water and shoreline habitat can affect largemouth bass.
How Old Can Largemouth Bass Get?
Longevity, otolith aging and why size alone cannot determine age.
Hearing & the Lateral Line
How bass detect sound and nearby water movement through different sensory systems.
Florida Bass vs. Largemouth Bass
Why the scientific names changed and what the revision means for records and stocking history.