Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) is a freshwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 1–7 m.
Scientific name: Micropterus dolomieu · Water: Freshwater
Size: 20–55 cm
Weight: 0.2–4 kg
Smallmouth bass is slimmer than its largemouth cousin, with a smaller mouth and a preference for clear, rocky streams and lakes. It favors cooler water and is most active from late spring to autumn, especially at dawn and dusk. Its leaping fights and wariness make it a more technical challenge than largemouth bass.
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