black bass
noun
: any of a genus (Micropterus) of freshwater sunfishes native to eastern and central North America and including the largemouth bass and smallmouth bass
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The first 30 seconds with a trophy Niugini black bass are as memorable as anything in fishing.
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Steve Ryan, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026
This is simple, refined seaside eating at its best — the mussels escabeche, black bass ceviche and clam pie with broccoli rabe (and lemon) are all musts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2026
Fishing enthusiasts will find black bass, bluegill, black crappie and Eurasian carp.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2025
Try top-water lures at dawn, dusk and cloudy days for black bass.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
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Steve Ryan, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026
This is simple, refined seaside eating at its best — the mussels escabeche, black bass ceviche and clam pie with broccoli rabe (and lemon) are all musts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2026
Fishing enthusiasts will find black bass, bluegill, black crappie and Eurasian carp.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2025
Try top-water lures at dawn, dusk and cloudy days for black bass.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Black bass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bass. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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