First Cast species profile
White Bass
Morone chrysops
Freshwater
Also called: sand bass, sandie, sandies, silver bass
Overview
A schooling open-water fish that feeds aggressively on shad across points, humps, channels, and seasonal river runs.
- Family
- Moronidae
- Typical habitat
- Main-lake points, River runs, Channel edges
- Takes
- Shad imitation, Inline spinner, Jigging spoon
- Seasonality
- Spring river runs are a prime pattern; summer fish often school over humps and points.
Identification
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Needs review: check current TPWD Outdoor Annual before harvesting.
Bag limit: Check current Texas limits
Length: No slot in most waters
Verify current regulations with the state or federal authority before fishing.