Is it a spotted bass? Jaw looks too small to be largemouth, and the bright red eyes are fascinating. Caught in middle TN. Posted by Fish-n-Pick
Dr-Stocktopus on March 21, 2026 4:09 am That is 100% a spotted bass. Possibly more specifically an “Alabama spot” Edit: everyone has tips/tricks to differentiate large/spots. Easiest thing to me: the spotted bass has a much thinner/elongated profile which is pretty easy. But. Most obvious – horizontal striping on the white side/belly area. Large never have that.
Ok_Fall_9569 on March 21, 2026 5:21 am Spotted bass. The dark lateral lines is broken towards the tail. It’s solid on largemouths.
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Think it’s a largemouth. Not certain.
That is 100% a spotted bass.
Possibly more specifically an “Alabama spot”
Edit: everyone has tips/tricks to differentiate large/spots.
Easiest thing to me:
the spotted bass has a much thinner/elongated profile which is pretty easy.
But. Most obvious – horizontal striping on the white side/belly area. Large never have that.
Yes, looks like a spotted bass.
Spotted bass. The dark lateral lines is broken towards the tail. It’s solid on largemouths.