Prefers spawning temperature of 62 to 69 degrees. Like the largemouth the male prepares the nest and guards the eggs and fry. Feeding Habits - Redeye bass feed mainly on aquatic insects on the surface. They also feed on larval insects, crayfish and fish. Age and Growth - The growth rate of redeye bass is slow when compared to other species of black bass.
Growth is fast the first year but decreases as the fish becomes older.
Shoal bass grow much faster than redeye bass. Sporting Quality - Is a good game fish and a scrappy fighter that is often difficult to catch. They can be caught on worms, minnows, or crayfish as well as small spinners and a wide variety of small surface lures. Some have been known to reach more than eight pounds. Eating Quality - Good.