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The Black Bass NES cartridge is Hot-B’s 1989 bass fishing game. Compete in tournaments at four lakes, cast with a power meter and save with passwords. It was the first Black Bass game released outside Japan. You get the loose cartridge only, with no box or manual. Orders ship within 2 business days.
| Platform | NES |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Hot B USA Inc |
| Condition | Loose Cartridge |
| Availability | In stock |
The Black Bass NES cartridge is a 1989 fishing game for the Nintendo Entertainment System from Hot-B. It was the first Black Bass game released outside Japan. You get the loose cartridge only, with no box or manual.
The Black Bass was released in North America in September 1989, published by Hot-B. It is a single-player bass fishing game. In Japan it is known as The Black Bass II, and the North American title screen reads The Black Bass USA.
You fish your way through bass tournaments at four lakes. Each day you need to bring in enough bass, with a high enough average weight, to move on. The action is shown from an overhead view. A power meter sets how hard you cast, and you have to reel with care so the line does not snap.
After each tournament, the game gives you a password, so you can pick up your progress later. In 2016 the game was re-released on the Retro-Bit Generations console.
Watch the power meter before every cast, since it decides how far your lure goes. When a bass bites, do not reel too hard or the line can break. Write down each password as soon as a tournament ends. This is a standard NES cartridge for the original Nintendo Entertainment System and other consoles built for NES cartridges. Check the listing photos for the exact label of the copy you will receive.
See our full range of NES games. If you want to head out to sea, Hot-B also made The Blue Marlin. Another Hot-B title in our store is Palamedes. Read more about The Black Bass on Wikipedia.
When was it released on the NES?
The Black Bass came out in North America in September 1989.
How do you save progress?
The game gives you a password after each tournament.
How many players?
This Black Bass Nintendo fishing game is for one player.
Is the box included?
No. This Black Bass NES cartridge is sold loose, with no box or manual.
Orders are dispatched within 2 business days. Standard US shipping is $4.99, and orders over $50 ship free. Every order is covered by our 30-day return policy.
Standard shipping is $4.99. Orders over $50 ship free.
Loose is the game cartridge only. Complete (CIB) includes the cartridge, the original box and the manual. Brand New is factory sealed. Choose one above; options shown in grey are not in stock right now.





Jarrett –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Great game will order more my nes works again
Fun 😊 fun 😊
Like it
Amazon Customer –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Two Stars
A boring game where I don’t even know what to do.
Kyle –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Be wary of item descriptions
Item was described as ‘acceptable’ but came with a broken cartridge case.