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Mid-Atlantic Black Bass
Black Bass is the premiere whole fish presentation, having one of the lightest flavors in the small fish realm. Sweet.
Flakey, Paper White, Moist
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Black Bass, Sea Bass, Black Fish
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Species Name
Sea Bass
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Latin Name
Centropristis striata
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
Eastern United States
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Producer
Mid-Atlantic Direct
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Range & Habitat
Mid-Atlantic Direct
SeafoodS.com is proud to team up with our Mid-Atlantic Direct Partner. The Mid-Atlantic region includes fisheries with a long history of catching some of the best species found in the Carolinas to Maryland. Our partnership is central to many of these great seafood products. These include such well-known species as Wild Striped Bass, Black Bass, Fluke, Mackerel, White Shrimp, Soft Shell Crabs, Fresh Lump Crab Meat & Oyster Gallons.
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