Fishing for Redeye bass

Micropterus coosae

The redeye bass is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive red eyes and olive-green body with dark vertical bands. It typically inhabits clear, rocky streams and rivers in the southeastern United States. This species grows up to 17 inches and weighs around 3 pounds. It feeds on insects, small fish, and crustaceans, displaying territorial and aggressive behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Coosa River (Chilton County)

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