The White Bass (Morone chrysops) is also called the sand bass, white bass, and silver bass. It is a freshwater fish of the family Moronidae that is primarily found in the Midwest United States. They spot a deep and compressed lateral body with silver-white to pale green color.
The belly of the White Bass is white and back dark. They also have continuous lines on their sides with two dorsal fins and rough scales and prefer large reservoirs and lakes. The White Bass spawn during daylight and near the surface with each female’s eggs fertilized by many males. The White Bass is social, preferring to breed and hunt in large schools.
White Basss have a total length between 10”-18” (25-46 cm), body height of 2.5”-5.5” (6.4-14 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 2-5 lb (.9-2.3 kg). The typical lifespan of the White Bass is 4-9 years.
The White Bass (Morone chrysops) is also called the sand bass, white bass, and silver bass. It is a freshwater fish of the family Moronidae that is primarily found in the Midwest United States. They spot a deep and compressed lateral body with silver-white to pale green color.
The belly of the White Bass is white and back dark. They also have continuous lines on their sides with two dorsal fins and rough scales and prefer large reservoirs and lakes. The White Bass spawn during daylight and near the surface with each female’s eggs fertilized by many males. The White Bass is social, preferring to breed and hunt in large schools.
White Basss have a total length between 10”-18” (25-46 cm), body height of 2.5”-5.5” (6.4-14 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 2-5 lb (.9-2.3 kg). The typical lifespan of the White Bass is 4-9 years.
