Oct 27, 2017 · Present in farm or state dams across the country, this popular sport angling fish originated in North America. Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) were introduced to South Africa in 1928, followed by smallmouth bass (M. dolomieu) in 1937, and spotted bass (M. punctulatus) some years later. The former two species, especially the largemouth, have become widespread, whereas the spotted bass has either largely disappeared or hybridised (apparently) with the largemouth in certain areas such