The Spotted Bass

Range and Identity

Micropterus punctulatus is retained for this page. Some older accounts combine it with Alabama Bass, Micropterus henshalli, so their largest reported catches are not automatically assigned here. Texas identifies native Spotted Bass populations in selected eastern drainage systems.

Habitat and Behavior

Spotted Bass often use more current than Largemouth Bass and can occupy warmer or more turbid conditions than Smallmouth Bass. Young begin with zooplankton and insects before taking more fishes and crayfish. Rock and gravel provide documented spawning substrate.

Food and Life History

Texas reports fish exceeding 5.5 pounds, a large-fish observation rather than a verified global maximum. Males guard eggs and young after spawning. Unresolved upper lengths and weights from combined Spotted-Alabama accounts are not treated as exact limits for this identity.

All Lakes With Spotted Bass

Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Spotted Bass records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.

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• Aberdeen Lake Monroe, MS
• Aldridge Lake Jefferson, AL
• Aliceville Lake Pickens, AL
• Allatoona Lake Cherokee, GA
• Amory Pool Monroe, MS
• Anacoco Lake Vernon, LA
• Antioch Lake Floyd, GA
• Apalachia Lake Cherokee, NC
• Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Clarke, MS
• Arkabutla Lake DeSoto, MS
• Atoka Reservoir Atoka, OK
• B A Steinhagen Lake Jasper, TX
• B.T. Brown Reservoir Coweta, GA
• Bankhead Lake Tuscaloosa, AL
• Barren River Lake Allen, KY
• Bass Lake Madera, CA
• Bay Springs Lake Tishomingo, MS
• Bear Creek Lake Lee, AR
• Bear Creek Reservoir Franklin, AL
• Beaver Fork Lake Faulkner, AR
• Beaver Lake Washington, AR
• Beech Fork Lake Wayne, WV
• Belton Lake Bell, TX
• Beulah Lake Jackson, KY