10 Biggest Largemouth Bass World Records of All Time
By: Jack Vitek
Japanese angler Manabu Kurita caught this 22-pound bass after using a live bluegill as bait. (Photo courtesy of Jack Vitek)
Largemouth bass are one of the most popular species worldwide for recreational fishing
In recreational angling, the largemouth bass is king. No other species has an international following as massive and as dedicated as that of the largemouth bass.
Their global distribution, accessibility to anglers of all socio-economic levels, and renowned game fish characteristics have morphed the largemouth bass from simply a fish to a globally recognized icon of recreational angling.
Due to the historic and widespread popularity of the species, it should come as no surprise that obtaining a world record largemouth bass is nearly impossible. Nearly.
The following catches represent the biggest, most impressive and envied world records ever granted for largemouth bass.
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