Sunshine bass
Morone chrysops × Morone saxatilis
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- Peak months
- Typical depth
- Typical size
- Catch minimum
- 20 inches or 5 lb
- National record
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Recorded profile
- habitat summary
- Sunshines occur where they are stocked by the FWC--typically in community lakes or waters with an abundance of shad.
- diet
- feed on mayflies and crustaceans. feed in schools with peak activity in early morning or evening. eathered jigs, spinners and spoons also do well.
- preferred bait
- Live threadfin or shrimp are by far the most effective bait for sunshine bass. Artificial lures such as crankbaits, bucktail or feathered jigs, spinners and spoons also do well.
- preferred lures
- Artificial lures such as crankbaits, bucktail or feathered jigs, spinners and spoons also do well.
- techniques
- Live threadfin or shrimp are by far the most effective bait for sunshine bass. Artificial lures such as crankbaits, bucktail or feathered jigs, spinners and spoons also do well. Image Credit: © Duane Raver, Jr.
- peak months
- Not recorded
States with a source record
Source evidence by state
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