Can you eat largemouth bass?

Do NOTE take this the wrong way, but I really think you are doing a disservice to people by telling them not to at least try bass. I know many, many fish-eaters who do like largemouth bass. At least give it a try. There is nothing wrong with it. In fact, if taken from nice, cold waters, it can be quite tastey. I prefer a more 'fishy-tasting' fish. I have come to prefer northern pike over walleyes. Walleyes have NO taste, in my book! But I loved them years ago when I was younger. Same with bass. So try them and judge them yourself.

Are these fish good to eat? I keep seeing all these fishing shows about catching bass, but never any recipes ar anything. Are they

It's possible, but I wouldn't recommend it. Quite 'fishy' tasting. Walleye, catfish and panfish are better.

Nah. Bass are terrible. Pack them up in ice in an ice chest and ship them to me UPS ASAP. I will dispose of the nasty things for you.

Steve, the DsrtTravlr

Are these fish good to eat? I keep seeing all these fishing shows about catching bass, but never any recipes ar anything. Are they edible?

In this part of the country, smaller largemouth bass - 15', 16' - are very good to eat. Bread and pan fry, wrap in foil and grill with vegetables, whatever. They are fine.

Larger fish - two to three pounds and up - tend to have a strong fishy taste.

Jim Adams Toledo Ohio

Sure. But like some fish (bullheads, Pike, etc.) they are a bit of an aquired taste, IMO.

I think that Bass are a bit too fishy tasting, and unless the fish is big enough to easily filet, they are too bony (like Pike).

I still prefer Walleye, panfish and catfish (if the water is still cold enough and the flesh is firm) for eating.

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Bass are extra edible!!! Forget the fancy recipes. Catch your fish, clean them, Wrap them in foil with a pat of butter and a dash of Mary Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt. Grill them over charcoal and EAT, EAT, EAT with fresh squeezed lemon.

YUM, YUM, YUM!!!!!!!

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Now, maybe it's just me but, ain't that what fish is supposed to taste like...fish? Never had one that 'Tastes just like chicken.' The only time I don't like the smell is when I buy the stuff usually found in stores.

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On the run? Gotta Go? Catch yer bass, and after the cleaning/fileting ritual, season if(like above)/or the way you like'em, wrap in plenty of foil and place between the cylinders of yer V-Twin (Inline fours,or BMW's will not work to well) and ride about 40/50 miles. Unrap and chowdown. (your mileage and cooking time may vary)

There are a lot of fish (both fresh water and ocean fish) that have a stronger fish taste than others. Ever try Carp? Nasty stuff, IMO.

Some fish, like Walleye and Catfish have a very light and flaky flesh (when cooked right) that isn't overly fishy at all, IMO.

But, some people like a strong tasting fish...I'm just not one of them.

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yes,largemouth bass are good to eat.but most tournament bass fisherman put them back so the bass population stays good.bass dont populate like crappie and