Is freshwater bass considered good to eat?
Feb 22, 2022 15:43:16 #
The Bozek
Loc: Fontana, CA
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love to go freshwater fishing. I haven't been fishing in about two decades plus and was never an expert so I need to learn all I can.
A few months ago I was at Pro Bass to buy a new rod and reel. I asked the employee if bass was good to eat. He said that it is not palatable unless you were starving. I can't see catching fish, yanking them out of their habitat, possibly damaging them, then throwing them back in. Of course if they are undersized or over the limit, then Ok.
IMO, if you're going to hunt or fish then the best way to honor the hobby and the game you pursue is to fulfill God's will by doing what the original Biblical purpose of that animal was: to serve Mankind for sustenance.
I'd love to know the best places to fish for trout around the San Bernardino area.
Thanks to all anglers and hunters!
A few months ago I was at Pro Bass to buy a new rod and reel. I asked the employee if bass was good to eat. He said that it is not palatable unless you were starving. I can't see catching fish, yanking them out of their habitat, possibly damaging them, then throwing them back in. Of course if they are undersized or over the limit, then Ok.
IMO, if you're going to hunt or fish then the best way to honor the hobby and the game you pursue is to fulfill God's will by doing what the original Biblical purpose of that animal was: to serve Mankind for sustenance.
I'd love to know the best places to fish for trout around the San Bernardino area.
Thanks to all anglers and hunters!
Feb 22, 2022 15:52:02 #
Marko
Loc: NW Arkansas
Eastern sierras. 3 to 4 hour drive. Streams and lakes all the way to Nevada border are all fun to fish. I spent 100’s of days fishing up there over 50 years till I moved out of the state
Feb 22, 2022 15:52:56 #
Welcome 🙏 aboard Bozek it all depends on who you talk to there are a great amount of fisherman and their family members that eat black bass I’m one of them
If you like eating rock cods bass meat cook’s about the same way
Good luck 🍀
If you like eating rock cods bass meat cook’s about the same way
Good luck 🍀
Feb 22, 2022 15:56:21 #
If they come out of cold, clean water they can be very good to eat.
Feb 22, 2022 16:36:10 #
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Feb 22, 2022 17:37:46 #
I know I am repeating myself, over and over, but there is no accounting for taste. What one loves, another cannot stand!
Your best bet is to catch one, filet it, and then cook it and decide for yourself and your taste.
Your best bet is to catch one, filet it, and then cook it and decide for yourself and your taste.
Feb 22, 2022 17:42:09 #
The Bozek wrote:
Hi there! I joined about a year ago and would love... (show quote)
Google places to fish in San Bernardino county and you will see a lot. Big Bear is close and a scenic drive when you wind the way up the mountain. There are bass crappie and stocked trout there.
Feb 22, 2022 17:59:00 #
The Bozek wrote:
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I should have mentioned the Kern river in Kernville not too far of a drive for you. I fished for many years attending a carshow there for 4 days at a time. There is a campground right by the river in town and plenty of lodging too. Or just drive up for the day. I caught a lot of trout on gold panther Martin spinners and Pautskes balls of fire salmon eggs.
Feb 22, 2022 18:00:27 #
The Bozek wrote:
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Welcome Bozek. As for your original question I have eaten a bunch of fresh water bass and I like them. As for your trout fishing I can’t be of much help. Good luck.
Feb 22, 2022 21:22:39 #
Are Freshwater bass good to eat? Only every individual must judge for themselves. I like them, others have said the same thing, but you would have to make that decision for yourself after eating a mess. I suggest you catch some, preferably in the pound to two pound range, fry them up and do your very own taste test. That is the only way I know to answer the question. An individual taste test. Just Sayin....RJS
Feb 22, 2022 23:00:34 #
Feb 23, 2022 10:00:09 #
Bass may not be my favorite fresh water fish but I would never turn down a filet if offered. As with any type of “meat” it’s how it’s prepared
Feb 23, 2022 10:42:34 #
I have found that getting fish info or advice from Bass “Pro” or other department stores is not worth the asking.
Smallmouth from Lake Michigan is absolutely delicious, firm in texture, not oily. I do boneless, skinless filets, fry them with or without batter in a hot butter fry pan.
Smallmouth from Lake Michigan is absolutely delicious, firm in texture, not oily. I do boneless, skinless filets, fry them with or without batter in a hot butter fry pan.
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