Bass Behavior?

[Catt]

I work as a fisheries mgmt biologist, and no doubt, bass are highly cannibalistic. Males protecting fry won't consume them, but the cannibalism starts when the fry/fingerlings disperse out on their own. Highest rates of cannibalism are late summer through to winter, when young bass reach more desirable forage sizes. But, its more just the opportunistic nature of bass, rather than specifically seeking its own for a meal.

Due to cannibalism, and a suite of many other factors causing age 0 bass mortality, each nest typically produces thousands of fry to combat the overall mortality rate.

For those who are unaware Todd Driscoll won the 2010 Texas Parks & Wildlife Innovation award for his work toward managing bass populations in Texas.

[Catt]

I work as a fisheries mgmt biologist, and no doubt, bass are highly cannibalistic. Males protecting fry won't consume them, but the cannibalism starts when the fry/fingerlings disperse out on their own. Highest rates of cannibalism are late summer through to winter, when young bass reach more desirable forage sizes. But, its more just the opportunistic nature of bass, rather than specifically seeking its own for a meal.

Due to cannibalism, and a suite of many other factors causing age 0 bass mortality, each nest typically produces thousands of fry to combat the overall mortality rate.

For those who are unaware Todd Driscoll won the 2010 Texas Parks & Wildlife Innovation award for his work toward managing bass populations in Texas.

[rboat]

Thank You Todd Driscoll for the insight. As a professional in the field, your answer has cleared this up for me and probably many others. Please keep us informed on hot topics relating to bass biology. It is important for all of us to understand our target species and how to protect it for the future of our beloved sport.

[rboat]

Thank You Todd Driscoll for the insight. As a professional in the field, your answer has cleared this up for me and probably many others. Please keep us informed on hot topics relating to bass biology. It is important for all of us to understand our target species and how to protect it for the future of our beloved sport.

[rboat]

Thank You Todd Driscoll for the insight. As a professional in the field, your answer has cleared this up for me and probably many others. Please keep us informed on hot topics relating to bass biology. It is important for all of us to understand our target species and how to protect it for the future of our beloved sport.