Folklore

Eufaula,Largemouth Bass Capital of the World

This 12-foot-tall statue of a largemouth bass was recently dedicated in Eufaula to emphasize its claim to being the "Largemouth Bass Capital of the World."Named Manny, in honor of renowned fisherman, Tom Mann, who helped make eufaula a fisherman’s paradise. Lake Eufaula is a 45,181-acre reservoir located on the Chattahoochee River along the border of southwest Georgia and southeast Alabama. The reservoir is formed by Walter F. George Dam and is known for its great fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Lake Eufaula has been the site of numerous bass tournaments, including Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) events and last year’s Major League Fishing Challenge Cup.

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