{"id":76222,"date":"2025-03-28T14:18:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T14:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=76222"},"modified":"2025-11-05T16:41:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:41:22","slug":"florida-bass-are-now-a-separate-species","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/florida-bass-are-now-a-separate-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Bass Are Now a Separate Species"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Following a recent announcement by the FWC<\/a>, Florida Bass are now considered a distinct species of Largemouth Bass. A recent study<\/a> by researchers at Yale University prompted the American Fisheries Society to reclassify Florida Bass as a separate species. This serves as a confirmation of what many anglers have already believed for years – that the Bass swimming through Florida’s waters are not quite the same as other Largemouths!<\/p>

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The Yale study discovered key differences between Florida and Largemouth Bass on a genetic level. This allowed them to determine that the two are distinct enough to be considered closely related, but separate types of Black Bass. The research also showed that Florida Bass are more widespread than previously thought. Besides Florida, the species was identified in parts of Georgia, as well as in North and South Carolina.<\/p>

What will change?<\/h2>

Interestingly, it’s Largemouth Bass that will be changing their name. Well, their scientific, Latin name. With the reclassification, Largemouths will be referred to as Micropterus nigricans<\/em>. Meanwhile, Florida Bass will retain the Micropterus salmoides <\/em>moniker.<\/p>

Luckily for anglers, this news won’t bring any significant changes on a practical level. In terms of regulations, they’ll remain the same for both Largemouth and Florida Bass. And since the two species aren’t visually distinct, you won’t be expected to know which of the two you caught. The main changes you can expect to see is how Florida Bass are referred to in press releases, news articles, and other publications.<\/p>

Furthermore, the fact that we now know Florida Bass are special will aid in conservation efforts. Ensuring that the species is properly tracked and protected will help these freshwater superstars thrive and remain abundant throughout their range. Looking to catch a Florida lunker or two? Have a look at our list of guides here<\/a>.<\/p>

Were you one of the anglers who just knew Florida Bass were different? Do you like the change? Let us know in the comments below.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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