Bass
There really is no "bass" species -- except one European variety unavailable in the U.S. The term is used generically to cover any freshwater or saltwater fish characterized by spiny fins, often including large-mouth, redeye, rock, smallmouth, spotted bass, sunfish, etc. (However black sea bass and striped bass are true species.)
Season
available year-round
How to prepare
bake, braise, fry, grill, roast
Matches well with
almonds, butter, capers, carrots, citrus, coriander, fennel, garlic, ginger, leeks, lemon, mint, mushrooms, olive oil, oranges, peppers, shallots, thyme, tomatoes, wine