Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass at Gavins Point NFH. Smallmouth bass are a popular recreational species in the United States. State fish and wildlife agencies manage smallmouth bass by conserving and protecting smallmouth habitat, installing nesting cover in their habitat, stocking, and using various recreational fishing regulations to control the harvest of smallmouth bass. The National Fish Hatchery System and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assist the States in managing America’s smallmouth bass resources.