Bass is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Bass?

The scientific name of Bass is Various families (Serranidae, Moronidae, Centrarchidae).

Does Bass have fins and scales?

Yes. Bass has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Bass sushi or sashimi?

If Bass is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Bass sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Bass is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Bass

Various families (Serranidae, Moronidae, Centrarchidae)

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Many fish called bass are popular game and food fish, including black bass, striped bass, and sea bass.

"Bass" is an umbrella name spanning several fish families. Black basses such as largemouth and smallmouth are North American freshwater fish. Striped and white bass live in fresh, brackish, and marine water, while sea bass are marine.

Also known as

Sea Bass
Striped Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Black Bass
White Bass

Gallery

Bass — Whole on ice — Whole on ice · Tomascastelazo / CC BY-SA 3.0

Bass — Fillet — Fillet · Acabashi / CC BY-SA 4.0

Bass — Cooked dish — Cooked dish · Andy / Andrew Fogg from near Cambridge, UK / CC BY 2.0

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher: fish called bass, including black bass, striped bass, and sea bass, are bony fish with fins and scales, so they are kosher.
"Chilean sea bass" is the Patagonian toothfish, a different fish. It does have scales and is generally considered kosher, but confirm the species.