White bass
Morone chrysops · Fresh
Striped schooling fish famous for spring spawning runs.

Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Mar–May. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 20–30 cm · record about 50 cm |
| Diet | Shad, minnows |
| Regions | North America |
Catching tip. White jigs and spinners in spring river runs.
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