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Animals
Brassy fish with rows of dark dashes and a fierce red eye.
Field facts
HabitatRocky streams, lake shoals
RangeStatewide
When to lookSpring through autumn
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesWarmouth, Smallmouth Bass
Field note: Anglers call them redeye for the obvious reason.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Rock bass swallow hooks deeply; cut the line rather than dig.
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