First Cast species profile

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

A rock and current-oriented black bass that favors clear reservoirs, bluff banks, points, seams, and creek-channel structure.

Bite estimate

Reading conditions for your fishing location…

Movement & conditions

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Movement modelling for Spotted Bass is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map

Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.

Movement and migration guide

No movement profile is matched to Spotted Bass yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.

Where to fish

Start on rock, bluff shade, channel swings, current seams, and baitfish edges.

Rocky pointsBluff banksClear reservoirsCurrent seamsCreek channels

Regulation card

Check current TPWD rules before keeping fish.

Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.

Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual

What to throw

Crawfish imitations, Shad imitations and Finesse worms, Shaky heads, Ned rigs, Small crankbaits, Jerkbaits around Rocky points, Bluff banks, Clear reservoirs.

FreshwaterRocky pointsBluff banksClear reservoirsCurrent seams