White Bass
Morone chrysops
A schooling temperate bass found in large rivers, reservoirs, and lakes across the central and eastern United States. The spring spawning run offers fast, exciting fishing as massive schools push upriver, and feeding frenzies on open water can produce nonstop action throughout the warm months.
Seasonal Activity
Best Techniques
- casting small jigs/spoons to schools
- trolling small crankbaits
- drifting minnows
Top Baits
- small white jigs
- spoons
- minnows
- spinners
- small crankbaits
Fishing Regulations
Season dates and limits for White Bass, by state. This list may not cover every state yet — always confirm current rules with your state's wildlife agency before you fish.
Alabama 1 zone
Combined 15 fish daily limit with striped bass and hybrid striped bass.
Effective 2025 · Source: outdooralabama.com
Arkansas 1 zone
No minimum size. Daily bag limit of 25.
Effective 2025 · Source: agfc.com
Kansas 1 zone
No minimum size. Very liberal daily bag limit of 50.
Effective 2025 · Source: ksoutdoors.com
Louisiana 1 zone
No minimum size. Daily bag limit of 25.
Effective 2025 · Source: wlf.louisiana.gov
Missouri 1 zone
No minimum size. Daily bag limit of 15.
Effective 2025 · Source: mdc.mo.gov
Nebraska 1 zone
15 per day. White bass and hybrid striped bass combined.
Effective 2025 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov
New Mexico 1 zone
25 per day. Found in Elephant Butte, Conchas, and other reservoirs.
Effective 2025 · Source: wildlife.state.nm.us
North Dakota 1 zone
20 per day. Found mainly in Missouri River system.
Effective 2025 · Source: gf.nd.gov
Texas 1 zone
Minimum length 10 inches. Liberal daily bag of 25.
Effective 2025 · Source: tpwd.texas.gov
State Records
Official rod & reel records by state. Log your catch to see how you compare.
| State | Weight | Length | Angler | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | 6.81 lb | — | Ron Sprouse | 1989 | Lake Orange |
| MI | 6.44 lb | 21.9 in | — | 1989 | Saginaw Bay |
| TN | 5.63 lb | — | Bill Nelson | 2003 | Mississippi River |
| TX | 5.56 lb | — | David Cordill | 1977 | Colorado River |
| MO | 5.38 lb | — | Scott Flood | 2002 | Table Rock Lake |
| CA | 5.31 lb | — | Milton Mize | 1972 | Ferguson Lake |
| GA | 5.06 lb | — | J.M. Hobbins | 1971 | Lake Lanier |
| IL | 4.88 lb | — | Bruce Wilson | 1981 | Kaskaskia River |
| FL | 4.69 lb | — | Richard Davis | 1982 | Apalachicola River |
| WI | 4.38 lb | — | Thomas Poetz | 1977 | Okauchee Lake |
| OH | 4 lb | — | Ira Sizemore | 1983 | Cincinnati area |
| PA | 4 lb | — | Robert H. Hornstrom | 2002 | Conneaut Lake |
| NY | 3.5 lb | — | Morgan Fonzi | 2020 | Lower Niagara River |
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