Management

The opening of canal routes over the years for shipping on the Great Lakes has given access to many species, including the white bass, to areas never before inhabited. Transplanting, as well, has opened new waters for white bass, extending their range. In the United States, biologists are even working on a new strain by crossbreeding white bass with striped bass.

As mentioned, this species is a prolific spawner, and carnivorous to boot. The extension of its range may be a hazard to other species native to the waters. White bass can stand heavy fishing pressure. In many fisheries, a healthy angler harvest is actually helping management efforts.

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