Florida largemouth bass possess ‘unique genetics’ which favor rapid growth

Posted on July 3, 2015

By Bob Wattendorf with Tom Champeau

Bass anglers may wonder why the Sunshine State supports some of the best bass fishing in the world.

Florida’s abundant lakes and rivers provide habitat necessary to produce good fisheries and the Florida largemouth bass possesses unique genetics that favor rapid growth to trophy size. Harvest management through fishing rules and regulations also plays a role, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is currently considering sweeping changes to streamline bass regulations and make them more effective.

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