Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard
 

This is a picture of a bucketmouth I caught this weekend on a kayak at lake gerard. It is by far the biggest bass i've ever caught and didn't take a measurement since I didn't have anything to measure it with and the fish was already out of the water a long time. I measured that the length from the fish's mouth to the end of my arm is about 11 inches. I believe the fish was near 2 feet long and close to 6 pounds. From this picture could someone with some more knowledge give me an estimate on long it probably was?

Re: Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard
 

Lake Gerard in Sussex? If so my ex had a lake house there awesome large mouth fishing. I always did good with buzz baits tight against the shore line. If I had to guess I'd say around 5 pounds..Good luck

Re: Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard
 

Definitely a nice LARGEMOUTH. If it was close to 24 inches long its without a doubt over 5 lbs. If was fat with a full belly , then probably closer to 6. Great catch!!!

Re: Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard
 

DINK ALL THE WAY!...DOINK. Nice catch catch there Dude.

Re: Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard
 

Yea lake Gerard in Sussex

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That is a great bass. I'll put it in the 5+ pound range, too.

If you don't mind me asking, how did you gain access to Lake Gerard?

I've been told it's a privately-owned lake that's fiercely defended against outsiders attempting to fish its waters. Anyone attempting to gain access to it will be tresspassed by the police and find their car impounded.

Re: Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard
 

Used To Ice Fish That Lake Some Years Ago.we Caught Some Real Good Bass There.congrats!!!!

Re: Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard
 

Generally speaking once you get just over 20" a bass will weigh 5lbs. Then they pack on the pounds quickly. A true 24" LM bass would easily be over 7lbs in the summer, probably closer to 8.

Re: Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard
 

my initial impression was 6lb. either way, nice fish!

Re: Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard
 

Exactly what I was thinking, 20in is usually around a 5lber. My buddy caught a 24in Bass a couple years ago that he had officially weighed @ 7lb 4 oz. Bottom line that's a BIG bass, great catch!