<c><1>Smallmouth Bass
<l><5>Smallmouth bass have been observed on 
<l><5>spawning nests in June. Most spawning 
<l><5>appears to be associated with shallow littoral 
<l><5>areas (about 10 feet) which have pea size 
<l><5>gravel. After spawning, adult smallmouth bass 
<l><5>retreat to deeper water. Juvenile smallmouth
<l><5>bass remain in the protection afforded by 
<l><5>boulders, cobble, and talus slopes. Juvenile 
<l><5>smallmouth bass eat plankton, immature 
<l><5>aquatic insects and crayfish. Adults eat 
<l><5>mostly crayfish and fish.
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