largemouth bass
noun
large·mouth bass
ˈlärj-ˌmau̇th- 
: a large North American black bass (Micropterus salmoides) that is blackish green above and lighter below and has the maxillary bones of the upper jaw extending to behind the eyes
called also largemouth, largemouth black bass
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Across the expansive grounds are three creeks and six ponds stocked with largemouth bass and catfish.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources added young largemouth bass, channel catfish and other species to the pond, which is now larger and deeper than before the restoration project.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
In 1975, Florida legislature named the largemouth bass the official state freshwater fish, according to the Florida Department of State.
—Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2024
This recipe, from chef and angler Ford Fry, is perfect for saltwater species like snapper, grouper, or striped bass, but there’s no reason why a three-pound largemouth bass couldn’t be subbed in with fantastic results.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 4 July 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources added young largemouth bass, channel catfish and other species to the pond, which is now larger and deeper than before the restoration project.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
In 1975, Florida legislature named the largemouth bass the official state freshwater fish, according to the Florida Department of State.
—Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2024
This recipe, from chef and angler Ford Fry, is perfect for saltwater species like snapper, grouper, or striped bass, but there’s no reason why a three-pound largemouth bass couldn’t be subbed in with fantastic results.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 4 July 2024
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largemouth bass
noun
large·mouth bass
ˌlärj-ˌmau̇th-
: a large North American bass of warm slow-moving waters that is blackish green above and lighter or whitish below
called also largemouth black bass
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