White bass in California
California rules, records and waters for white bass.
- see ruledaily bag
- 5 lbs., 5 oz.record
Photo of the species, not of California: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
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California white bass at a glance
CDFW covers White bass (Morone chrysops) among its other species, found on fresh water. CDFW sets a Statewide bag of see rule and a size rule of none.
Ferguson Lake produced the state record of 5 lbs., 5 oz. in 1972.
How many white bass you may keep
| Where | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | see rule | none | All year |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations. All California limits.
Biggest white bass on record
| Category | Method | Weight | Where | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater angling | Lure | 5 lbs., 5 oz. | Ferguson Lake | 1972 |
CDFW Angling and Diving Records. Angler names left out.
If you like white bass
- Mountain whitefishother
- American shadother
- Sacramento splittailother
- Orangemouth corvinaother
- Common carpother
Things to know about white bass
What is the California bag limit on white bass?
see rule (Statewide), size none.
Where was the record white bass caught?
5 lbs., 5 oz. from Ferguson Lake (1972).
Which California waters hold white bass?
Check the range notes on this page.
Is white bass part of the stocking plan?
Not in the 2026 trout and inland salmon plan.
How do I identify white bass?
Scientific name Morone chrysops.
Does California close the season on white bass?
All year
Which California license covers white bass?
A license from age 16 at $64.54; check the card rules for salmon and sturgeon.
Which landings report white bass?
None list it in their counts; see the guides page.
Plan a white bass trip
Choose a water from the lists on this page.