Smallmouth Bass Feed Trained
SMALLMOUTH BASS (Micropterus dolomieu)
Other Names: Bronzeback, Smallie
ADULT FISH IDENTIFICATION: Similar in appearance to :argemouth Bass, but the lower jaw does not extend past the back part of the eye. Though color varies from bronze to olive-green, adults usually have vertical bands along their body.
DIET: Amphibians, crayfish, fish and insects.
SPAWNING: In the Midwest, early-March to mid-May when water temperatures are 55-65̊ F. Nests can be constructed in 1’ to 4’ of water on firm sand but they prefer gravel bottoms or rocky substrates 1” to 4” diameter.
FISHING TIPS: Artificial lures and live baits such as crayfish and fathead minnows are popular for smallmouth bass in the late Spring.
STOCKING RATES: 50-120 per acre depending on fishery goals
These are feed trained fish.
A $250 minimum order to one address is required to qualify for free fish delivery within 50 miles of zip code 46531. Call or e-mail for delivery quote if you are outside of that area or if the order is less than $250. Multiple fish species can be combined to meet the $250 minimum for free delivery. Any fish orders paid for via credit card and cancelled will be subject to a 20% administrative fee.
Fish sizes marked with an * are in short supply and might not be available at time of order, call or e-mail for availability.
Sold out for Spring of 2021, will have Smallmouth Fall of 2021, price and size to be determined. Will know more by mid September.