Species profile
Choctaw Bass
Micropterus haiaka
Identify Choctaw Bass (Micropterus haiaka) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
Choctaw Bass (Micropterus haiaka) is a bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 50 research-grade iNaturalist observations across the species' range.
Notable details
- Described as a distinct species in 2013, making it one of the most recently recognized bass.
- Native only to river drainages in the Florida panhandle and southern Alabama.
- Named in honor of the Choctaw people, indigenous to its native region.
- Closely resembles spotted bass and was long misidentified as one.
Where Choctaw Bass are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Choctaw Bass
Background
The Choctaw bass (Micropterus sp. cf. punctulatus) is a provisional new species of black bass found in the upper panhandle of Florida.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Choctaw Bass article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Choctaw Bass?
Choctaw Bass (Micropterus haiaka) is a bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Choctaw Bass?
Choctaw Bass is Micropterus haiaka.
Is Choctaw Bass regulated for fishing?
Yes — Choctaw Bass has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Choctaw Bass?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Choctaw Bass along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.