Where is the biggest bass in the world?

Official Largemouth World Record: George Perry's Undefeated Bass. On June 2nd, 1932, George Perry caught the current world record bass out of Lake Montgomery, an oxbow lake off the Ocmulgee River in southern Georgia.
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Who has the biggest bass in the world?

The current IGFA world record for the biggest largemouth bass was set by Manabu Kurita with a 22-pound, 5-ounce, 29-inch monster caught on Lake Biwa in Japan. The previous bass fishing record had been standing since 1932 when George Perry caught a 22-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass from Montgomery Lake in Georgia.
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How big is the biggest bass in the world?

The world record bass was 22 pounds and 4 ounces. That world record has held up for 8 decades!
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Where are the biggest bass in a lake?

Big largemouth bass tend to lurk the dirtiest looking sections of water rather than the clear open water. Big bass drive many anglers crazy because they will hide out in the middle of thick cover, not along the edge like some one to two-pounders.
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What state has the largest bass?

"California is the number one trophy state for bass exceeding 15 pounds," says David Swendseid—bass pro and tackle rep from the Golden State.
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Where is the bass fishing capital of the world?

Lake Okeechobee is nicknamed “The Bass Capital of The World” for good reason, there is no other lake that holds as many fish over 5 lbs as Lake Okeechobee does.
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Where is the best bass fishing in the world?

25 Best Bass Fishing Lakes and Rivers In The World
  • (Tie) Lake Guntersville, AL.
  • (Tie) Lake Fork, TX.
  • (Tie) Sam Rayburn, TX.
  • (Tie) Chickamauga Lake, TN.
  • Lake Baccarac, Mexico.
  • Lake Okeechobee, FL.
  • Toledo Bend, TX.
  • Clear Lake, CA.
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Where are the biggest bass in the US?

Official Largemouth World Record: George Perry's Undefeated Bass. On June 2nd, 1932, George Perry caught the current world record bass out of Lake Montgomery, an oxbow lake off the Ocmulgee River in southern Georgia.
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Where is the best largemouth bass fishing in the United States?

Toledo Bend

There is no shortage of fishing pressure on this famed, sprawling, 185,000-acre Sabine River impoundment that shares the Texas-Louisiana border. No shortage of big bass, either, according to veteran bass pro Zell Rowland. “It's one of the top lakes in the country right now for largemouth bass,” he said.
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What lake in Florida has the biggest bass?

Lake Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee is the most well-known big bass lake in Florida, famous for its quantity and quality bass produced regularly. Lake Okeechobee is Florida's largest lake and is the second-largest freshwater body in the contiguous United States.
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What is a world record bass worth?

“(Perry) received $75 worth of sporting equipment for his record catch. He was a modest man who never boasted of the record, which now has stood over 70 years. The next world record bass will be worth 8 million dollars, plus endorsements.”
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How old is a 9 pound bass?

RELEASING A TROPHY LARGEMOUTH BASS

For example, a largemouth from the California Delta that weighed 9.69 pounds was 12-years-old, while a 7.94 pounder from Berryessa was 10-years-old. Consider this before you take these numbers to heart.
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What's the biggest fish ever caught?

The Biggest Saltwater Fish Ever Caught was a 2,664 pound Great White Shark. The record was set in 1959 by Alfred Dean off the coast of Ceduna, Australia. What separates this enormous achievement from other world records is about 900 pounds of fish.
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What is the world record bluegill?

The Biggest Bluegill in the World

The world record bluegill recorded by IGFA or the International Gamefish Association was caught in 1950 at Ketona Lake, Alabama. What is this? This bluegill weighed in at a whopping 4 pounds 12 ounces and came in at 15 inches long with an astounding girth of 18-¼ inches.
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What is the biggest bass ever caught in Texas?

The fish measures 27-1/4 inches with a girth of 23-1/4 inches. According to Josh Jones of Josh Jones Fishing, Davis' catch ranks No. 7 all-time in Texas. The state record, an 18.18-pound largemouth bass caught at Lake Fork, has stood since 1992.
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What is the biggest sea bass ever caught?

Quick and Cool Facts
  • It is estimated that the Giant Black Sea Bass is capable of growing to lengths of over 7 feet and weighing over 700 pounds.
  • The largest species ever caught by a sport fisherman with rod and reel, weighing 563 pounds, was caught off of Anacapa Island in 1968.
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What is the number 1 bass fishing lake in the US?

— East Texas is home to four of the 100 best lakes for bass fishing, according to Bassmaster Magazine, including the No. 1 pick. Lake Fork, renowned for producing giant bass, has been named the No. 1 bass fishery in the U.S. for 2021.
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What lake has the best bass fishing?

Top Bass Fishing Lakes
  • Lake Okeechobee – Florida. ...
  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir – Texas. ...
  • Chickamauga Lake – Tennessee. ...
  • Lake Erie – Pennsylvania. ...
  • Santee Cooper Lakes – South Carolina. ...
  • Lake St. ...
  • Clear Lake – California. ...
  • Toledo Bend Reservoir – Louisiana.
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Where is the best freshwater fishing in the world?

The Best Destinations for Freshwater Fishing
  1. Amazon River, Brazil. ...
  2. Chalk Streams, England. ...
  3. South Platte River, Colorado, USA. ...
  4. Frying Pan River, Colorado, USA. ...
  5. Lake Okeechobee, Florida, USA. ...
  6. Lake Jindabyne, Australia. ...
  7. Breede River, South Africa. ...
  8. Pantabangan Lake, Philippines.
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What state has best bass fishing?

The 8 Best US States for Bass Fishing
  1. Michigan. The state of Michigan tops the list for me as the best state for bass fishing and the best state for fishing in general. ...
  2. Alabama. Alabama hosts a wide variety of fishing tournaments through the Alabama Bass Trail. ...
  3. Texas. ...
  4. Florida. ...
  5. 5. California. ...
  6. Minnesota. ...
  7. New York. ...
  8. Pennsylvania.
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How old is a 10 pound bass?

In a Florida study, 822 trophy bass (10 pounds and up) given to taxidermists showed a mean age of 9.7 years. That's a growth rate of about a pound a year.
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What is the fishing capital of the world?

Florida is the “Fishing Capital of the World” because of its great resources and responsible management. The diversity of sport fishes, habitats, great weather, year-round fishing and superb tourism and fishing industry-related infrastructure are unsurpassed.
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What is the fishing capital of the US?

Key West, Florida

What's more, there are several respected charter boat businesses operating in the region commonly referred to as the fishing capital of world. And the Florida Keys backs up that claim, boasting more than 900 world sportfishing records, more than any other destination on the planet.
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How long can a bass live?

How long will a bass live? Bass in cooler areas tend to live longer. The maximum would be 16 to 20 years. The average bass would usually live 5 to 10 years.
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