Eggs hatch quickly, within two to four days. Unlike other fish, such as black bass, true bass do not build nests and do not provide parental care for the young. True bass release a tremendous number of eggs during spawning. This huge number of eggs makes up for the lack of parental care and helps make sure enough young fish survive. Feeding Bass feed on a wide range of organisms.
Young bass eat insects and crustaceans.
Older bass primarily eat small fish. True bass are schooling fish and can act together in an organized method of feeding. White bass are especially known to herd schools of baitfish to the surface. Fishing True bass are among some of the most exciting freshwater fish species in New York State. Ranging in size from six to 55 inches, these bass can provide fishing opportunity for all kinds of anglers.