Other names: Silver bass, Sand bass
The white bass, Morone chrysops, is a freshwater fish known for its silver-white body and dark horizontal stripes. Native to North American rivers and lakes, it is a popular target for anglers due to its schooling behavior and aggressive feeding. White bass are most active during spring spawning runs when they move upstream in large numbers.
Other names
Silver bass, Sand bass
Length
~33" (max 43)
Weight
~1" (max 3)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
12-20° F
Depth
3-8 ft
Acme Kastmaster Spoon
Bass Assassin
Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap
Blakemore Road Runner
Blakemore Runner
Blue Fox Flash Spinner
Chicken Livers
Chrome Rattle Trap
Clams
Crappie JigsWhite bass prefer large, open lakes and reservoirs, as well as fast-moving rivers
They are often found in deeper waters during the day but move to shallows to feed, especially at dawn and dusk
Their diet consists mainly of smaller fish, but they also consume insects and crustaceans
They are schooling fish, often found in large groups, which makes them easier to locate during fishing
White bass spawn in spring, migrating upstream to gravel or sandy bottoms in rivers
They are broadcast spawners, releasing eggs and sperm into open water, where fertilization occurs
After spawning, the eggs drift downstream and hatch within days
Juveniles remain in nursery areas, gradually moving to deeper waters as they grow, becoming more independent as they mature
