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Micropterus cataractaeOnly 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Chipola River and its tributaries: No person shall kill or possess shoal bass on the Chipola River or its tributaries. Any shoal bass that are caught must be released immediately. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait. Catch a shoal bass over 2-pounds, and you qualify for the Big Catch Angler Recognition Program, which rewards anglers who catch a memorable-sized fish.
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