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User:	vinny60
Comment:	Largemouth bass are the dominant black bass species due to the many large pools found in the Maries County portion of the river. Largemouth bass have preference for pools greater that 3' in depth. During spring, largemouth can be found in the backwater off-channel areas, but summer temperatures (prefer water temperatures of 82-87E F) force largemouth into the main channel habitats where the water quality is better. The larger bass defend a territory that gives them the best access to cover and food that may consist of insects, crayfish, frogs, or fish. Sampling by fisheries biologists shows that largemouth are the largest bass species within any pool. Spotted bass look similar to largemouth bass in appearance except for their lower maximum total length and tooth patch on the tongue. Spotted bass can also be caught with some regularity in the Gasconade River by fishing the rootwads and snags associated with current along cut banks.
Date:	09/17/09 10:26 AM

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