Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
A freshwater black bass species closely related to largemouth and smallmouth bass, distinguished by rows of small dark spots below the lateral line. They are aggressive predators that prefer rocky areas and deeper water than largemouth bass.
Spotted Bass at a glance
- Scientific name
- Micropterus punctulatus
- Typical size
- 12-16 inches, 1-3 lbs
- State record
- 8 lbs 12 oz
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Spotted bass inhabit clear, rocky streams, rivers, and reservoirs throughout the southeastern and south-central United States. Anglers target them around rocky structure, drop-offs, and deeper points using similar techniques to largemouth bass fishing. They often school in deeper water during winter months.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spotted 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™ worksWhat to throw for spotted bass
The lure classes that produce for spotted bass, drawn from the same species map Cobia reasons about. Each one opens a full page on what it is, when it works and how to fish it.
Which one, in which color and which weight, depends on the water in front of you today. That part is the app.
Spotted Bass questions people ask
Spotted Bass is Micropterus punctulatus.
A typical spotted bass runs 12-16 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every spotted bass you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Spotted bass inhabit clear, rocky streams, rivers, and reservoirs throughout the southeastern and south-central United States. Anglers target them around rocky structure, drop-offs, and deeper points using similar techniques to largemouth bass fishing. They often school in deeper water during winter months. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Jigheads, soft stickbaits and worms and topwater walkers all produce. Which one, in which color and which weight, depends on the season, the water temperature and the tide on the day, which is the part Cobia works out against the lures you already own.
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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iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.