Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Up to 5 largemouth bass per day, but the five-fish limit is combined across largemouth, spotted, and other black bass species. Every retained largemouth must be at least 14 inches.
Official lake regulations ↗
Habitat on Sam Rayburn
Hydrilla and pondweed edges, standing timber, flooded brush, creek channels and points documented by TPWD.
Fishing approach
TPWD identifies topwater in low light, soft plastics, spinnerbaits and crankbaits among options; seasonal depth and vegetation affect presentation.
Lake fishing guide ↗OVER 16 inches: women of childbearing age and children under 12 — DO NOT EAT; adult men and women past childbearing age — at most 2 eight-ounce meals per month. Applies to fish over 16 inches.
Official consumption guidance ↗Individual lake profiles
Choose the species for its own identification, harvest rules and eating guidance on this lake.
Source & occurrence note
TPWD Sam Rayburn lake guide and historical water-body records. Records establish occurrence, not current abundance.