Striped Bass
Striped Bass were origionally introduced in 1959. They have six to nine black horizontal stripes on silvery-white sides. Their lower jaw protrudes beyond upper jaw. Their dorsal fins are distinctly separate and pelvic and anal fins in large adults are white. Their 2nd anal spine is distinctly shorter than the 3rd and their tail is slightly forked.
Average Length: 10 to 56 inches.
Average Weight: 1 to over 59 pounds.
Habitat
Found throughout the Colorado River between Lake Powell and the Mexican border and more recently in Lake Pleasant. Prefer open, clear water. Spawn in spring over shallow, rocky areas in a lake or in the fast moving waters below dams.
Diet
Striped Bass are opportunistic feeders and will feed on dead or live fish, but prefer threadfin shad. They move and feed in schools.