• Characteristics - body green-shaded with a broad, continuous dark stripe along each side; belly white to yellowish; dorsal fin almost completely separated between spiny and soft portion and lower jaw extends past the gold-colored eye; commonly reach lengths up to 16 inches by three years of age
• Distribution - statewide in lakes, ponds, and quiet rivers
• Foods - fish, frogs, crayfish, aquatic insects
• State Record - 10 pounds, 12 ounces - Lake Fisher, Davis County, May 1984 - Patricia Zaerr, Davenport, Iowa
• Expert's Tip - bass are usually caught around structure, look for partially submerged trees and boat docks pilings!

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