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Lake Seminole is a freshwater lake in urban Pinellas County in the U.S. state of Florida. The lake is located in the city of Seminole , about 20 miles (32 km) west of Tampa . Lake Seminole is the second largest lake in Pinellas County (after Lake Tarpon ), with a surface area of 700 acres (2.8 km 2 ).
The lake contains 37,500 acres (152 km 2) of water, and has a shoreline of 376 mi (605 km). [1] The fish in Lake Seminole include largemouth bass, crappie, chain pickerel, catfish, striped bass and other species. American alligators, snakes and various waterfowl are also present in the lake, which is known for its goose hunting. [2] [N 1]
Largemouth bass (M. salmoides) caught by an angler in Iowa. All black bass are fished recreationally and are well known as strong fighters when hooked. Depending upon species and various other factors such as water quality and availability of food, black bass may be found in lakes, reservoirs, ponds, rivers, streams, creeks, and even roadside ditches. [1]
The largemouth bass is the state fish of Georgia [8] and Mississippi, [9] and the state freshwater fish of Florida [10] and Alabama. [11] [12] It is a highly prized sport fish among anglers for their vigorous resistance when caught, and have been introduced to many regions due to their popularity in bass fishing and tolerance to urban streams.
Striped Bass Fishing in California and Oregon. Palo Alto, CA: Pacific Books. Caolo, Alan (2001). Sight-Fishing for Striped Bass: Fly-Fishing Strategies for Inshore, Offshore, and the Surf. Portland, OR: Frank Amato Publications. ISBN 1-57188-257-X. Chatham, Russell D. (1977). Striped Bass on the Fly-A Guide to California Waters. San Francisco ...
College bass fishing is competitive bass fishing that is played by teams from universities and colleges. The NCAA is not involved in college bass fishing, allowing teams to use sponsorships to their advantage and keep their winnings. College bass fishing consists of mostly club teams, but there are a select few varsity bass fishing programs.
The Bassmaster Classic (known as the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic for sponsorship reasons) is a tournament in the sport of professional bass fishing, organized by the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. It was first held in 1971 on Lake Mead, Nevada. Originally it was a fall event, (1971-1983) but it switched to a summer event in 1984 and then ...
Peacock bass have been identified as invasive species and cause of ecological imbalances in some of their introduced areas. [27] [7] [15] Peacock bass introduction in the Rosana Reservoir and upper Paraná River, both in Brazil, resulted in a 95% decline in native fish density and 80% decline in richness in only two years. [14]