Which state has the highest Bass Weight (Lbs)?

Georgia has the highest Bass Weight (Lbs), at 22.25, followed by California (21.75) and Texas (18.18).

Which state has the lowest Bass Weight (Lbs)?

Alaska has the lowest Bass Weight (Lbs), at 0.5.

What is the median Bass Weight (Lbs) across US states?

The median is 12.05 across the 50 US states with data.

Where does this largemouth bass record by state data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Sheridan College freshman breaks state largemouth bass record - Wyoming Game and Fish Department; Record Holding Largemouth Bass From All 50 States - Bass Fishing Facts; The State Largemouth Bass Record For Every State In America - Karl's.

State rankings

Largemouth Bass Record by State

Name: Largemouth Bass Record by State
Creator: Rankodex

Georgia has the highest Bass Weight (Lbs) (22.25), followed by California (21.75) and Texas (18.18). Alaska has the lowest (0.5).

Environment Facts & Trivia Sports50 states · 5 metricsUpdated Jun 20, 2025Original page

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ShowingBass Weight (Lbs)Better directionWhether a higher or a lower value is better. A green arrow means higher is better, a red arrow means lower is better, and no arrow means neither.More in the glossary →

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median

12.05

Middle half 10.9 – 15.73

Average

12.98

50 states

Highest

22.25

Georgia

Lowest

0.5

Alaska

Data

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50 states · # = rank by Bass Weight (Lbs)

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1	Georgia	22 lbs, 4 oz	22.25	02-06-1932	George Perry	Montgomery Lake
2	California	21 lbs, 12 oz	21.75	05-03-1991	Michael Arujo	Castaic Lake (at the main boat ramp)
3	Texas	18 lbs, 2.88 oz	18.18	01-24-1992	Barry St. Clair	Lake Fork
4	Mississippi	18 lbs-2.4	18.15	1992	Anthony Denny	Natchez State Park Lake
5	Florida	17 lbs, 4.32 oz	17.27	06-07-1986	Billy O’Berry	Unnamed Lake
6	Alabama	16 lbs, 8 oz	16.5	03-11-1987	Thomas (T. M.) Burgin	Mtn. View Lake, Shelby Co
6	Arkansas	16 lbs, 8 oz	16.5	02-03-1976	Aaron Mardis	Mallard Lake
8	Arizona	16 lbs, 7.68 oz	16.48	04-22-1997	Randall E. White	Canyon Lake
9	Virginia	16 lbs, 4 oz	16.25	05-20-1985	Richard Tate	Connor Lake
10	South Carolina	16 lbs, 2 oz	16.13	1949, 1993	P.H. Flanagan, Mason Cummunings	Lake Marion, Aiken Co. Pond
11	Louisiana	15 lbs, 15.52 oz	15.97	1994	Greg Wiggins	Caney Lake
12	North Carolina	15 lbs, 14 oz	15.88	03-29-1991	William H. Wofford	Farm Pond, Union County
13	New Mexico	15 lbs, 13 oz	15.81	03-24-1995	Steve Estrada	Bill Evans Lake
14	Massachusetts	15 lbs, 8 oz	15.5	02-13-1975	Walter Bolonis	Sampson Pond, Carver
15	Tennessee	15 lbs, 3 oz	15.19	02-13-2015	Gabe Keen	Chickamauga Reservoir
16	Oklahoma	14 lbs, 13.7 oz	14.86	03-13-2013	Dale Miller	Cedar Lake
17	Indiana	14 lbs, 12 oz	14.75	05-27-1991	Jenifer Schultz	Seven Springs Lake
18	Kentucky	14 lbs, 9.5 oz	14.59	04-19-2019	Mark Ward	Highsplint Lake
19	Missouri	13 lbs, 14 oz	13.88	04-21-1961	Marvin Russel Bushong	Bull Shoals Lake
20	Ohio	13 lbs, 2oz	13.13	05-26-1976	Roy Landsberger	Private Pond
21	Illinois	13 lbs, 1 oz	13.06	02-15-1976	Edward J. Walbel	Stone Quarry Lake
22	Connecticut	12 lbs, 14 oz	12.88	1961	Frank Domurat	Mashapaug Lake, Union
23	Washington	12 lbs, 8.48 oz	12.53	08-08-2016	Bill Evans	Lake Bosworth, Snohomish County
24	West Virginia	12 lbs, 4.48 oz	12.28	1994	David W. Heeter	Pond, Grant County
25	Oregon	12 lbs, 1.6 oz	12.1	2002	B. Adam Hastings	Ballenger Pond, Springfield
26	Nevada	12 lbs, 0 oz	12	1999	Michael Geary	Lake Mead
27	Michigan	11 lbs, 15.04 oz	11.94	1934	William Maloney	Big Pine Island Lake
28	Kansas	11 lbs, 12.8 oz	11.8	03-05-2008	Tyson Hallam	Private Pit Lake, Cherokee Co.
29	Maine	11 lbs, 10 oz	11.63	1968	Robert Kamp	Moose Pond
30	Wyoming	11 lbs, 8 oz	11.5	03-15-1992	Dustin Shorma	stock pond, Sheridan County
31	Maryland	11 lbs, 6 oz	11.38	07-31-2013	Colton Lambert	Huntington Farm Pond
31	Colorado	11 lbs, 6 oz	11.38	09-20-1997	Jarrett Edwards	Echo Canyon Reservoir (Archuleta County)
33	New York	11 lbs, 4 oz	11.25	11-09-1987	John Higbie	Buckhorn Lake
34	Pennsylvania	11 lbs, 3 oz	11.19	1983	Donald Shade	Birch Run Reservoir, Adams County
34	Wisconsin	11 lbs, 3 oz	11.19	12-10-1940	Robert Milkowski	Lake Ripley, Jefferson County
36	Delaware	11 lbs, 1.6 oz	11.1	02-20-2016	Andre Klein	Wagamons Pond
37	Idaho	10 lbs, 15 oz	10.94	—	Mrs. M.W. Taylor	Anderson Lake
38	New Jersey	10 lbs, 14 oz	10.88	1980	Robert Eisele	Menantico Sand Wash Pond
39	Iowa	10 lbs, 12 oz	10.75	01-05-1984	Patricia Zar	Lake Fisher
40	Nebraska	10 lbs, 11 oz	10.69	02-10-1965	Paul Abegglen Sr.	Sand Pit near Columbus
41	New Hampshire	10 lbs, 8 oz	10.5	1967	G. Bullpit	Lake Potanipo
42	Rhode Island	10 lbs, 6 oz	10.38	05-01-1991	N. Finamor	Carbuncle Pond
43	Vermont	10 lbs, 4 oz	10.25	1988	Tony Gale	Lake Dunmore
44	Utah	10 lbs, 2 oz	10.13	1974	Sam Lamanna	Lake Powell
45	Hawaii	9 lbs, 9.4 oz	9.63	01-26-1992	Dickie Broyles	Waita Res., Kaua’i
46	Montana	9 lbs, 9.28 oz	9.58	04-27-2021	Brandon Wright	Lake Elmo
47	South Dakota	9 lbs, 5 oz	9.31	04-27-2020	Matthew Dunham	Indian Scout Lake
48	Minnesota	8 lbs, 15 oz	8.94	03-10-2005	Mark Raveling	Auburn Lake
49	North Dakota	8 lbs, 8 oz	8.5	11-02-1983	Leon Rixen	Nelson Lake
50	Alaska	8 oz	0.5	2018	Unknown	Sand Lake

What correlates with Bass Weight (Lbs)?

Pearson r against 2,092 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Bass Weight (Lbs) tend to score higher on these

Average High TemperatureAverage Temperatures by State
r = +0.81 · very strong · n = 50
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Average TemperatureAverage Temperatures by State
r = +0.79 · very strong · n = 50
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Outdoor Allergy Tree Pollen ScoreAllergy-Friendly States
r = +0.78 · very strong · n = 48
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# of Reptile SpeciesMost Biodiverse States
r = +0.78 · very strong · n = 49
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Average Overall Temperature 1901-2000Coldest States in the US
r = +0.78 · very strong · n = 50
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Average Temperature (°F) 1901-2000Average Temperatures by State
r = +0.78 · very strong · n = 50
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Bass Weight (Lbs) tend to score lower on these

Frost Line Average DepthFrost Lines by State
r = −0.84 · very strong · n = 48
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Most & Least Intelligent States Index (Guru99)Dumbest States in the United States
r = −0.77 · very strong · n = 30
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Average Days with Accumulated Snow 1 or More Inches Deep 1980-2010Snowiest States
r = −0.76 · very strong · n = 48
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Favorite Season is SummerAll Four Seasons States
r = −0.70 · strong · n = 50
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Average Annual Snow DaysStates With No Snow
r = −0.69 · strong · n = 41
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Average Radon LevelRadon Levels by State
r = −0.69 · strong · n = 49
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Bass Weight (Lbs)?: Georgia has the highest Bass Weight (Lbs), at 22.25, followed by California (21.75) and Texas (18.18).
Which state has the lowest Bass Weight (Lbs)?: Alaska has the lowest Bass Weight (Lbs), at 0.5.
What is the median Bass Weight (Lbs) across US states?: The median is 12.05 across the 50 US states with data.
Where does this largemouth bass record by state data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Sheridan College freshman breaks state largemouth bass record - Wyoming Game and Fish Department; Record Holding Largemouth Bass From All 50 States - Bass Fishing Facts; The State Largemouth Bass Record For Every State In America - Karl's.