Black bass

The black bass (ブラックバス, Burakku basu) is a common fish found in the river. It appears year round, all day and sells for 300 Bells. Despite the name, the black bass is not actually black at all, but a dark sheen of green. It is a member of the bass family.

Donating to the Museum
Like all fish in the, the black bass can be donated to the Museum by talking to Blathers, who will give some information on it.

In Wild World
Blathers will say this when the player donates a black bass:

"In sport-fishing, the black bass is very often the main quarry... It's apparently a delicious fish, so I'd imagine some sport-cooking follows! Indeed, I suppose they would call that a catch-and-eat program! Hoo hoo!"

In City Folk
Upon presentation to Blathers, he will say:

"The black bass sports tremendous strength for its size, making it a popular catch in sportfishing. The bass is so popular that there are even fishermen who specialize exclusively in catching bass, eh wot? There are concerns about the effect of fishng on its habitat...but even so, this fish remains a favorite."

In New Leaf
After a black bass is donated, a sign in the aquarium will display information about the fish that says the following:

"They get their name from their somewhat blackish bodies, though they have a green tint. They usually hide in weeds and wait until other fish approach before forcefully striking. Many people use lures to catch black bass because they are such strong fish. Black bass have a fierce image, as the males will scare off other fish to protect the fry in the nest. They are related to sea bass, so they make for a tasty dinner, though their skin has a very strong odor."

Encyclopedia Information
Once the player has caught a particular fish or bug, they can find information about it in the bug or fish menus. Once the black bass has been caught, the following information can be found in the fish menu:

Further Information
The black bass is native to the Southern United States and comes in three varieties, by commonness: the Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass followed by the rarer spotted bass. It has become one of the most popular fish for Sportsfishing, especially in the USA, but around the world, it has been stocked and have been noted to grow to be over 3 feet long. The average one can expect to catch is up to 5 lbs.