Fishing · Largemouth bass
Bag limits, minimum lengths and slot rules for largemouth bass. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions.
Verified 2026-10-24Largemouth bass: state by state
The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish.
| State | Statewide headline | Rules listed | Regulation period | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches.Lakes, statewide | 8 | April 2026 through March 31, 2027 | 2026-10-24 |
| Minnesota | Catch-and-release only. No keeping.Statewide (Southern and North-central zones), inland waters | 4 | March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-10-23 |
| Ohio | 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches.Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) | 4 | March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-10-23 |
| Texas | 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches.Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception) | 1 | Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 | 2026-10-23 |
| Virginia | 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit.Statewide (waters with no listed exception) | 10 | January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 | 2026-10-24 |
Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here.