Freshwater
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Hebrew name: בס גדול־פה
- Peak season
- Spring and Fall
- Length range
- 20–75 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–10 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Warm lakes, ponds, and slow rivers with abundant cover — submerged timber, docks, lily pads, and vegetation edges.
Behavior
Ambush predator that hides near cover and strikes explosively. Most active in low-light conditions.
Best techniques
- Texas-rigged soft plastics
- Topwater frogs
- Spinnerbaits
- Jig and trailer
