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Animals
Green-sided ambush predator with a jaw hinged behind the eye.
Field facts
HabitatLakes, ponds, slow rivers with weed beds
RangeStatewide
When to lookBest April to June and October
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesSmallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
Field note: Guarding males fan the nest for weeks and will charge a lure out of pure temper.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Support the belly of a heavy fish; never hold it by the jaw alone.
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