Alabama bass, which are often mistaken for spotted or largemouth bass, are an invasive species to North Carolina that are now being found in the state's coastal areas.

Public comment is sought for proposed fishing regulations on the size of spotted bass at a popular southwest Missouri fishing location. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website, ...

Invasive Alabama bass species spreading in North Carolina, competing with native fish and threatening their populations.

While fishing for Alabama bass is popular with some anglers, NCWRC staff say many anglers are unaware of the threats posed by them and are continuing to move the species into new waters. “They ...

Routine fisheries surveys conducted by NCWRC biologists have documented the spread of Alabama bass over the last 20 years in North Carolina reservoirs and rivers. Their distribution has rapidly grown ...

Alabama bass are now found in more rivers and lakes in North Carolina than ever before and are competing with our native fish ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — A bass species that are invasive to North Carolina ... protect the future of native largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass in NC. As of April, they have been reported ...