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Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides / floridanus

The default apex predator for US pond stocking. Three lineages run the market: Northern largemouth (the original American bass, aggressive feeders, ubiquitous nationwide), Florida largemouth (south Florida natives that grow significantly larger - the genetic source of all 10 lb+ pond fish), and F1 hybrids that cross the two for the growth rate of Florida with the aggression of Northern. Pick lineage based on what your pond is built for: numbers + action vs trophies.

Apex sport predator Black bass

Stocking quick reference

Stocking rate
50 / acre unfertilized, 100 / acre fertilized, after a one-year head-start on the bream population
Ship size
2", 6-8", 8-10", or 1 lb+ depending on time of year and budget
Adult size
12-22" (Northern); up to 28"+ (Florida)
Best season
Spring + fall (avoid mid-summer stocking - heat stress on transit)

Diet

Bream / shiners / shad in pond; pellet-trainable but most reach trophy size on natural forage

Compatible with

Coppernose bluegill (forage), threadfin shad (deep-water forage), redear shellcracker

Ship-to states

48 states; CA + parts of HI prohibit largemouth bass introduction without permit

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