Spotted bass occur in low gradient streams in southern Ohio. Normally 12 inches and weigh less than a pound, but can reach over 5 pounds in Ohio.
Spotted bass have dark spots on the gill cover and spots or streaks on the lower sides of the body.
The upper jaw does not extend beyond the back of the eye when the jaw is closed. Spotted bass have a patch of teeth on their tongue, whereas very few largemouth bass have tooth patches.