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Yellow bass
Morone mississippiensisD. S. Jordan & C. H. Eigenmann, 1887
Identification
Silvery-yellow with 5–7 dark, often broken horizontal stripes — smaller and stockier than a white or striped bass.
Where It's Found
Found in lakes, reservoirs, and slower rivers through the Mississippi River basin and Midwest, often schooling in open water over structure.
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Fishing Notes
Aggressive schooling fish that bite readily on small jigs and spinners, making it a favorite target for light-tackle anglers and kids new to fishing.
Scientific Classification▾
Family
Moronidae
Genus
Morone
Order
Acanthuriformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Kingdom
Animalia
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