Ozark Bass
Ambloplites constellatus
The Ozark Bass is a freshwater game fish native to the Ozark and Ouachita mountain regions. It's closely related to the rock bass but has a more elongated body and distinctive spotting pattern.
Ozark Bass at a glance
- Scientific name
- Ambloplites constellatus
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, 0.5-1.5 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Ozark Bass inhabit clear, rocky streams and rivers in the Arkansas and White River drainages. Anglers target them in swift current areas around boulders and rocky ledges using small jigs, spinners, and live bait. They prefer cooler, well-oxygenated waters typical of Ozark Mountain streams.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a ozark bass through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksOzark Bass questions people ask
Ozark Bass is Ambloplites constellatus.
A typical ozark bass runs 6-12 inches, 0.5-1.5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every ozark bass you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Ozark Bass inhabit clear, rocky streams and rivers in the Arkansas and White River drainages. Anglers target them in swift current areas around boulders and rocky ledges using small jigs, spinners, and live bait. They prefer cooler, well-oxygenated waters typical of Ozark Mountain streams. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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