The Ouachita smallmouth bass is an endemic freshwater fish known for its bronzy body with vertical bars and a smaller mouth relative to other bass species. It inhabits the clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers of the Ouachita Mountains in the United States. Typically, it grows up to 18 inches and weighs around 2-3 pounds. It displays aggressive and territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Ouachita smallmouth bass.

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Ouachita smallmouth bass
Essex County Coast
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Ouachita smallmouth bass
Tongue River Reservoir
5 in · 2 lb
Ouachita smallmouth bass
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