Rock Bass/Red Eye

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Originally Posted by winnienox

Just curious, what impact do rock bass have on the lake ecosystem? Will definitely be on the lookout from now on... are red eyes the most distinguishing characteristic?


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Basically it's a very invasive and quickly multiplying species that completely takes over Smallmouth Bass territory. One of their primary food is yellow perch fry which is the primary reason (in my opinion) for the massive reduction of yellow perch in the lake possibly crayfish too. Once Rock Bass are introduced to a lake, they are nearly if not completely impossible to eradicate. They are quite good to eat however!! Please keep, eat or kill everyone you catch!

Here you go.... http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/fish...rock-bass.html

Dan