The shoal differs from the largemouth bass by the tiger-like stripes on its back. The Shoal Bass averages 12 to 18 inches in length and up to 2 pounds. ![]() ![]() The Shadow Bass eats aquatic insects, crayfishes, and an occasional small fish. They are 6 to 8 inches long and can weigh a pound. The Shadow Bass can be found in southeastern states in slow-flowing rivers and streams that have sand, gravel, and pebbles on the bottom and brush or vegetation for cover. They usually are found in the 14 to 17 inch range and their diet includes aquatic and terrestrial insects, crayfishes, and small fishes. The Redeye Bass can be found in small to medium-sized upland streams, often found in water willow (Justicia) or other aquatic vegetation, near a submerged stump or boulder, or along an undercut bank. Image Source: FWC's Florida Wildlife Magazine All individuals should follow Department of Health (DOH) guidelines. Threadfin shad is a popular live bait to catch this popular Bass.Ĭonsumption Advisory: Relatively low levels of mercury in largemouth bass have been found to occur in Lake Okeechobee and in canals throughout southwest Florida. ![]() Use live bait, such as night crawlers, minnows, frogs, or crawfish. This bass feeds on fish, snails, crawfish, frogs, snakes, salamanders, bats and even small water birds, mammals, and baby alligators. The Largemouth Bass is commonly 12 inches but can grow as large as 24 inches. They also occupy brackish to freshwater habitats, including upper estuaries, rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ponds. In Florida, Largemouths live in almost every body of fresh water. Largemouths prefer clear, non-flowing waters with aquatic vegetation where food and cover are available, but can tolerate a wide range of water clarities and bottom types. The Largemouth Bass is one of Florida's most popular game fish. They are good eating but FWC encourages anglers to release fish over 17 inches so they can keep doing their important job of devouring unwanted species. It does not respond to plastic worms but live Shiners or fish shaped lures get their attention. The Butterfly Peacock Bass is more aggressive than the Largemouth and will target prey larger than itself. The Peacock was introduced into Florida waters in the 1980's by FWC to help control the evasive African Spotted Tilapia, in Southeast canals. The Butterfly Peacock Bass is a tropical freshwater fish from the Amazon River and can be found in Southeast Florida canals and rivers under shady cover. Image Source: BASS Bass, Butterfly Peacock This species has been classified as a nuisance species so if you catch him, discard it. Black Acara are very territorial, reacting aggressively toward any fish in their proximity. This species is omnivorous, feeding on whatever is available. It has a low tolerance for brackish water, so you won't find it there. This fish grows to 8 inches and weighs 4 ounces. The Black Acara is found in shallow, stagnant, roadside ditches or similarly disturbed habitats that normally contain few other fishes but can also be found in larger canals and lakes. (The following list is presented by species in alphabetical order with no regard to habitat.) Acara, Black Most illustrations are by Duane Raver, Jr. The fish are, what they feed on, and their predators improve your chances ![]() There are dozens of species of freshwater fish in Florida.
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