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Largemouth Bass
Alternative Names: Black Bass
Monterey Bay Recommendation: US farm raised are a best choice.
Uses in Cooking: These are usually battered and fried or grilled.
Similar Fish: Tilapia, rockfish, striped bass
Description: The flesh of this fish has green streaks in it. The firm pink flesh has a mild flavor and medium flakes. It cooks up to a pale white.
Fun Facts: Largemouth bass are the state fish of Georgia, Mississippi, and Indiana. They are the state freshwater fish for Florida and Alabama and the state game fish of Tennessee.