Fishing for Spotted bass

Micropterus punctulatus

The spotted bass is a freshwater fish known for its olive-green body adorned with dark spots. It typically measures 12-17 inches and weighs 1-4 pounds. Preferring clear, rocky streams and reservoirs, it feeds on insects, crayfish, and smaller fish. This species is known for its aggressive behavior and is popular among anglers for its spirited fight. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Spotted bass

According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Spotted bass.

Fishbrain
Stop guessing and start catching

Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app

Biggest Spotted bass catches

Explore your local leaderboard—see the top catches in the app.

Recently caught Spotted bass

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

Lake Santeetlah

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

New Melones Lake

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

Cane Creek

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

Sunnen Lake

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

Sunnen Lake

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

Elk Head Reservoir

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

Lake Tillery

13 in · 1 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted bass

Lake Lotawana

17 in · 2 lb 7 oz

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Most popular fish species near you