White bass in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Morone chrysops
Overview
White bass are found mostly in the apalachicola and ochlockonee river systems.
Typical size
Big catch minimum: 15 inches or 2
At a glance
- Peak months
- February–march
- Regions
- Panhandle
- Water
- Freshwater
- Bait
- Use light tackle, with flies, spinners & small plugs or minnows for bait.
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 4 lb 11 oz
- Location
- Apalachicola river, gadsden county
- Date
- Apr 9, 1982
- Angler
- Richard davis
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
4.69 lb; by richard davis; on 4/9/1982; at apalachicola river, gadsden county
When to fish
Peak months
February–march
Good months
January–april
Season notes
Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): may
Where to fish
Florida regions
Panhandle
Water
Freshwater
Habitat
White bass are found mostly in the apalachicola and ochlockonee river systems.
How to catch
Their aggressive nature and schooling tendency make them easy fish to catch. Use light tackle, with flies, spinners, small plugs or minnows for bait. Look for feeding schools that occur toward evening in shallow areas. Image credit: © duane raver & jr.
Bait
Use light tackle, with flies, spinners & small plugs or minnows for bait.
Lures
Use light tackle, with flies, spinners & small plugs or minnows for bait.
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.