Warmouth Bass

	Scientific Name	Lepomis gulosus
	Other Names	Warmouth perch, Goggle-eye
	World Record	2Ibs 7ozs

Description

The warmouth Bass closely resembles a bream. The soft-rayed portions of the dorsal and anal fins are marked with rows of dark spots. Three or 4 conspicuous dark stripes radiate back from the eye across to the cheek and gill cover. It has a stout, deep body similar to that of a bluegill or redear sunfish, yet has a large bass-like mouth. The red eye and large mouth are the first conspicuous field marks of mature warmouth. They vary from brassy to dark-olive green and often have a purple tint overall. Broad, irregular, dark bars give it a mottled appearance.

Habitat

Warmouth bass can be found in swamps, marshes, shallow lakes, slow-moving streams and canals with soft, muddy bottoms. They prefer to stay around aquatic vegetation, stumps, and snags and under the banks of streams and ponds. They have more tolerance for muddy water than most Bass species.

Feeding Habit

These Bass are carnivorous eating anything from Crayfish, shrimp, insects and small fish make up the bulk of their diet. Most feeding is done in the early hours of morning or last thing before sunset.

Age and Growth

Warmouth Bass are capable of living up to 8 years and may reach a overall length of 12 inches and a weight of approximately 1 pound.

Tackle and Methods

As these bass do not tend to grow very large, any light tackle spin rods with light line will provide the best sport. Warmouth's can and do hit small lures with avendgance and for their size on light tackle provide great sport.

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