Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
For largemouth bass, length limit is a 14-18” slot. Bass 14 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained. No minimum length limit on spotted bass. Daily bag for all black bass species is 8 in any combination, of which no more than 4 may be largemouth bass 18 inches or longer. Possession limit = 10.
Identify your catch
The upper jaw extends behind the eye. A dark lateral band runs along the side.
Habitat on Caddo
Cypress trees, extensive aquatic plants, piers and duck blinds provide cover in a shallow reservoir.
Fishing approach
Lake guide guidance: TPWD describes spring bass fishing and winter to early-spring crappie, white bass and pickerel opportunities.
Fishing guidance describes documented approaches, not a promise of fish activity today.
Adults: At most 2 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Children: At most 2 meals per month; 4 oz per meal. All Texas waters of Caddo Lake, including Big Cypress Creek The two monthly meals are combined across largemouth bass and freshwater drum. Texas-water guidance only.
Harvest permission and eating restrictions are separate.
General species guide
Often uses vegetation, woody cover and relatively quiet water. Adults eat fish and other aquatic prey.
General Largemouth Bass profile →Sources & lake evidence
TPWD lake guide and reviewed fisheries evidence establish the listed species or group. Historical survey records do not establish current abundance.
Lake harvest rules ↗Eating guidance ↗Lake habitat & fishing guide ↗Fisheries survey · species evidence ↗Species identification ↗