Sunfishes · Centrarchidae
Largemouth bass
Micropterus salmoides
May be keptNon-native
- Typical size
- 25–45 cm
- Maximum size
- 90 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- none
- Daily limit
- no national limit
There is no general closed season for this species, but local fishing rules may set one.
About
A big-mouthed North American predator and one of the world's most popular lure-fishing targets. In Hungary it lives only in a few waters in small numbers. Caught on soft plastics, crankbaits and topwater lures.
Spawning season
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May – spawning
- June – spawning
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
The closed seasons and size limits shown here are the national (general) rules in Hungary. Some waters – such as Lake Balaton, Lake Velence or Lake Tisza – and local fishing rules may set different, stricter limits; always check the local rules before fishing.
