What Qualifies a Trophy Bass?

A resident of Argyle, Texas, currently pursuing certification as an A&P Mechanic, Dawson Fuller serves as an aircraft repair technician with Applied Aerodynamics. In addition to his professional endeavors, Dawson Fuller enjoys fly fishing and bass fishing.

The largemouth bass belongs to the Centrarchidae family of freshwater fish. It’s a predatory fish native to eastern and central America, as well as northern Mexico, however, it’s also found in other parts of the world. These fish may grow up to two pounds in their first year under optimal conditions, and the average annual growth rate is around 0.5 pounds.

Female largemouth bass in the north may grow up to 20 pounds, whereas a female largemouth bass in the south can grow up to 10 pounds. A trophy bass is usually defined as one that weighs between 8 and 20 pounds. Some people claim that a trophy largemouth bass must be at least 51 percent of the world record. To be deemed a trophy bass, a bass would have to weigh at least 11 pounds, 3 ounces, according to this theory. This, however, is not a widely accepted definition. Trophy bass is usually determined by the beholder’s perception rather than precise measurement.