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On a largemouth bass, how far does the upper jaw extend?

Past the eye.

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  1. Just short of the nostril
  2. Past the eye ✔
  3. Only to the middle of the eye

Why: A big mouth is the clue. On a smallmouth, the jaw only reaches about the middle of the eye.

Huh, didn't know that: Largemouth bass usually have a dark band of blotches from the eye to the tail.

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Answer: Past the eye. A big mouth is the clue. On a smallmouth, the jaw only reaches about the middle of the eye.

  1. Largemouth bass (Wisconsin DNR) dnr.Wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Fishing/Species_lmbass.pdf
    The upper jaw of this mighty mouth extends beyond the eye.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Smallmouth bass (Michigan DNR) www.michigan.gov/en/dnr/education/michigan-species/fish-species/smallmouth
    jaw extends to the middle of the eye, bronze streaks in cheek.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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