Introduced in 1921. Smallmouth bass most often are bronze to brownish green in color, with dark vertical bars on sides. In contrast to the Largemouth bass, the upper jaw does not extend beyond rear margin of eye.
Eye reddish in color.
Shallow notch in dorsal fin. Soft dorsal fin has 13 to 15 rays. Weight 8 ounces to 7 pounds. They are abundant in the Verde River, Black River, Apache Lake and to some degree in Roosevelt Reservoir and Lake Powell. They prefer rocky habitats in streams and lakes with clear waters.