Dicentrarchus labrax - The Bass is a silver fish with 8/9 spines on the dorsal fin.
British Bass records are about 20lb in weight.
The size limit is 36cms in length. ( I think ! )
The Bass breeds of shore in spring. Young bass return to river estuaries, harbors etc to mature. Many nursery areas now prohibit fishing for Bass unless fishing from the shore.
Bass live in shoals while they are youngsters and are known as School Bass at this time. As they mature they become solitary fish.
Prawns, Shrimp, Crab, Squid, Fish, lice and larva are all eaten by Bass. They have a huge mouth which can engulf surprisingly large prey items.
Bass grow very slowly so please only keep what you will eat.
