The Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) is a popular freshwater fish known for its aggressive strikes and strong fighting ability, making it a favourite among anglers. Characterised by a large mouth that extends past the eye, it has a greenish body with dark horizontal stripes. Native to North America, this adaptable species thrives in warm, vegetated waters like lakes, rivers, and ponds. It can grow over 20 inches and weigh more than 10 pounds, though sizes vary widely. Largemouth bass are opportunistic predators, feeding on fish, insects, and small amphibians.