Suwannee Bass
Micropterus notius
The Suwannee bass is a freshwater black bass species endemic to Florida's Suwannee River system. It's closely related to the redeye bass and features distinctive blue-green coloration with dark vertical bars.
Suwannee Bass at a glance
- Scientific name
- Micropterus notius
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- State record
- 3 lbs 14 oz
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found exclusively in the Suwannee and Ochlockonee river systems in north Florida and south Georgia. Anglers target them in rocky shoals, spring runs, and limestone outcrops using small jigs, spinners, and topwater lures. They prefer clear, flowing water with rocky or sandy bottoms.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a suwannee 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™ worksSuwannee Bass questions people ask
Suwannee Bass is Micropterus notius.
A typical suwannee bass runs 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every suwannee bass you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found exclusively in the Suwannee and Ochlockonee river systems in north Florida and south Georgia. Anglers target them in rocky shoals, spring runs, and limestone outcrops using small jigs, spinners, and topwater lures. They prefer clear, flowing water with rocky or sandy bottoms. 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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