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Are freshwater drum considered a type of smallmouth bass?

According to Wiki, they can often be called Silver bass, or Gray bass.. does that make them part of the smallmouth family?

Public Comments

1. No.

Largemouth Bass/Smallmouth Bass are in the Sunfish family and are closely related to Bluegills, Crappie, Perch, Warmouth, Etc.

In the South, sometimes you will hear a fisherman use the slang term "Red Bass" for a Redfish/Drum.

It's just a slang thang! (lol)

Hope this helps?

2. lmfao sure cook one up tastes like chicken

3. no, i understand thy are related to the drum family even salt water drums.