Rock Bass Fishing
Ambloplites Rupestris
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5.9-17 inch
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0.99-3.1 lb
Rock Bass are small, stout fish found in clear lakes and streams across North America. They have a dark, mottled body and large, red eyes. Rock Bass prefer rocky bottoms and areas with plenty of cover, where they feed on insects, Crayfishes, and small fish. Known for their aggressive strikes and willingness to bite, they are a popular catch for anglers.
Lures & Baits
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plugs
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jigs
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worms
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minnows
Fishing Tips
- Water type: fresh
- Hook type: Circle hook, J-hook
- Hook size: #10 - #8
How to Catch Rock Bass
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drift fishing
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casting
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fly fishing
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spinning
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still fishing
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trolling
Where to Catch Rock Bass
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- East Tennessee
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Middle Tennessee
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Tennessee
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Best Fishing Spots for Rock Bass
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Lake St. Clair (Metropark)
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Mille Lacs Lake (Garrison)
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Lake Champlain, Plattsburg
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Lake St Clair
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Mille Lacs Lake
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Saginaw Bay
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Sail sand point, WA
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Waukegan Harbor
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Sturgeon Bay
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White Bear Lake
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Lake Minnetonka, Woodland
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Long Island Sound, Bayville, CT
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Lake Geneva
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Sky Harbor Regional Airport
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Bay of Green Bay
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Lake Erie Metropark
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Winthrop Harbor
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Des Moines Marina