It is likely other fish will use the structures, but the target fish are bass. In the past, biologists used recycled Christmas trees and nest boxes as habitats. But the bass did not respond to them in ...

During the spring, largemouth bass is found in the shallow, weedy habitats where food and cover are available. During the hot days of summer and cold winter months, these fish move to deeper water.

In lakes, spotted bass are found in deeper water. They prefer rocky bottom areas as well as areas with steeply sloping sides. Food sources: Crayfish and immature insects make up the bulk of their diet ...

and striped bass. Pictures and basic information about some of these fish can be found at the Do You Know Your Catch page (be sure to scroll down to the species table) . Our projects include fish ...

In the southern half of Maine, bass are managed as a valued sport fishery. Bass are quite prolific, which can be challenging when you want to grow larger fish. More fish means more competition for ...