Florida's most popular freshwater game fish has a new name. The largemouth bass, commonly found in Florida's waterways, is now known as the Florida bass, according to a July 17 news release from the ...

Step aside, Florida man. We now have an official Florida bass. The largemouth bass in most of Florida, the state's most popular freshwater game fish, has officially been declared a separate species ...

From Largemouth vs Smallmouth and the Debate Over Which Bass is Best, to 5 Proven Tips to Catch Your Personal Best Largemouth, to Colorado’s premier fly fishing destinations, these stories captured ...

A recent study changed how an iconic fish is classified - and identified a further range than expected for the "new" species including North Carolina. Until recently, the Florida bass was thought for ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Largemouth bass in Florida have been renamed "Florida bass," after a study uncovered the popular game fish to be a little different in the Sunshine State. The American Fisheries ...

Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish has a new name. What was known among anglers as the “Florida strain” largemouth bass, commonly found in bodies of water across Florida, is now considered a ...

Anytime you’re fishing in Florida, you’ll want to keep an eye on the weather. This is because the Florida strain of bass is particularly fickle when it comes to cold. A cold front in Florida can turn ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There's a new bass in town, sort of. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced that Largemouth bass are now called "Florida Bass." Officials say the ...

Expert insights on bass behavior, proven tournament baits, and the best fishing spots for bass fishing on the St. Johns River at Palatka, Florida. As we prepare for the first event of the 2025 ...

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