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PLACES TO STAY
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Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) in the wild
near Lake Fork near Alba, TX, holds the Texas state Largemouth Bass record and is a premier trophy bass fishery, USA

Lake Fork near Alba, TX, holds the Texas state Largemouth Bass record and is a premier trophy bass fishery, USA is one of the top spots to sight Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)

BEST TIME TO SEE

March to June for most active feeding near shoreline structure; Guntersville Lake in AL and Lake Fork in TX are famed trophy bass destinations.

SIGHTING TIP

Spring and summer. Most active and accessible in spring during the pre-spawn period; found in virtually every warm-water lake and reservoir in the US.

Coordinates

32.8000°N, 95.6000°W

HABITAT

Warm, clear to slightly turbid freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers, and reservoirs with aquatic vegetation; prefers water temperatures 18–24°C

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

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