What is the world record for largemouth bass?

The world record largemouth bass was caught by George Perry in Montgomery Lake in Georgia in 1932. The world record bass was 22 pounds and 4 ounces. That world record has held up for 8 decades!

Regarding this, what is the world's biggest largemouth bass?

The current IGFA world record for the biggest largemouth bass was set by Manabu Kurita with a 22-pound, 5-ounce, 29-inch monster caught on Lake Biwa in Japan. The previous bass fishing record had been standing since 1932 when George Perry caught a 22-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass from Montgomery Lake in Georgia.

Also, what is considered a trophy largemouth bass? A true trophy largemouth bass is a rare creature, indeed. By my definition, a true trophy largemouth bass then, must weigh a minimum of 11 pounds, 3 ounces (roughly 51 percent of the world- record weight). That is not to say that a bass must exceed 11 pounds to be worthy of the taxidermist.

Also asked, what is the California state record largemouth bass?

Current California Angling and Diving Records

Species	Sci Name	Weight
bass, kelp	Paralabrax clathratus	12 lbs 6 oz
bass, largemouth	Micropterus salmoides	21 lbs 12 oz
bass, smallmouth	Micropterus dolomieu	9 lbs 13 oz
bass, spotted sand	Paralabrax maculatofasciatus	6 lbs 12 oz

What depth do bass swim at?

Largemouth bass normally spawn at water depths averaging between three and five feet, but the extremes run from a few inches to ten or twelve feet.

How old is a 10 pound bass?

Only a small percentage of bass from the same year class live five years or longer, which most anglers can verify by the number of bass 17 inches long or longer they land. This means that a 10-pound bass might be ten years old or even older, and one that size is rare.

How long can a bass be out of water before it dies?

Once again, all fish survived, even after being held for 15 minutes out of water! The longer they were held out of water, the longer it took the fish to recover and leave the area it was released in. So length out of water did correlate with recovery times, but all fish did survive.

What lure catches the biggest bass?

Now let's move on to the number one.

Jigs. The main reason jigs are such good big bass lures is they can get in almost anywhere because of how weedless they are.
Swimbaits. It's easy to say big baits catch big fish, but that couldn't be more true when it comes to swimbaits.
Buzzbaits.
Punch Rigs.

How big is a trophy crappie?

Trophy Fish Size Chart

Species	Weight	Length
Walleye	5 lbs.	25 “
White Bass	2 lbs.	16 “
White Crappie	2 lbs.	15 “
White Perch	1 lb, 4 oz.	13 “

How much is the world record bass worth?

For decades, we bass anglers have been telling ourselves that a world record largemouth would be worth $1 million — maybe more — to the fisherman lucky enough to catch it. After all, the largemouth is the most sought-after and prized record in the entire world.

What state has the biggest bass?

The Top 10 States for Bass Fishing

Minnesota.
Wisconsin.
Ohio.
Florida.
Alabama.
New York.
Georgia. The world-record largemouth bass - a 22-pound, 4-ounce specimen fished by one George Perry - was caught in Georgia.
10. California. Photo via RBBassfishing.net.

How much does a 17 inch largemouth bass weigh?

Bass and Trout

Length	Smallmouth Bass	Largemouth Bass
Length	Weight	Weight
16"	1 lb. 15 oz.	2 lb. 4 oz.
16.5"	2 lb. 2 oz.	2 lb. 8 oz.
17"	2 lb. 6 oz.	2 lb. 12 oz.

Why are largemouth bass so popular?

The Largemouth Bass is a strong fish that can put up a fight unlike any other fish. They can break the surface of the water and throw your lure at any time. They can wrap you up in the weeds or around a stump and break you off. They have to be the most fun of all fish to catch.

What is the biggest fish ever caught?

White Shark

What is the largest bluegill ever caught?

The largest bluegill ever caught was four pounds, 12 ounces in 1950.

What's the biggest fish ever caught on rod and reel?

Great White Shark

What is the biggest peacock bass ever caught?

As a reward for this successful pioneering initiative, Marcel Christian Griot, a fisherman from Venezuela, caught, in the most recent fishing season on the Marié River, the largest speckled peacock bass ever recorded, weighing in at 14 kg, and submitted for recognition as the new world record.

How much does a bass grow in a year?

As with most fish, the growth rate of largemouth bass is highly variable and depends on food supply and environmental conditions. Largemouth can grow to more than 2 pounds their first year under ideal conditions, but in nature about 0.5 pound is normal. Females are normally larger than males.

What is the world record smallmouth bass?

Dale Hollow Lake, Tennessee/Kentucky Beal bass from 1986. This 10 pound, 8-ounce smallmouth currently holds the world record for a fish caught on 8-pound test line.

What is a lunker bass?

The term “lunker” is used by anglers to describe an exceptionally large fish for its type. You would hardly write home about a 2 lbs. There's no standard length or weight to qualify a bass as a lunker (though the Bassmaster Lunker Club™ has set the mark at any largemouth over 10 lbs.)

How big is a trophy striper?

Stripers have an average size of 10-30 pounds and are between 2.5 – 3.5 ft long. They are a stream lined fish with a silvery body and are very strong and aggressive.