Striped Bass & White Bass
Wiper
Morone chrysops × Morone saxatilis
FreshwaterMoronidaeNot Applicable (Hybrid)
About
The Wiper, also known as a hybrid striped bass, is a cross between a white bass and a striped bass. They are known for their aggressive feeding habits and strong fighting ability, making them a popular sport fish. They exhibit characteristics of both parent species, often displaying broken or irregular stripes along their sides.
- Average size
- 12-24 inches, 2-10 lbs
- Colors
- Silver body with dark, broken horizontal stripes
- Diet
- Voracious predators, feeding on smaller fish, insects, and crustaceans
- Region
- Widely stocked in lakes and reservoirs throughout the United States, particularly in the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest