Yellow Bass
Yellow Bass were originally introduced in 1930. Their body has golden-yellow sides with 5 to 7 horizontal lines; Lines appear broken and offset about midway on the lower side. Dorsal fins are connected and their 2nd anal spine is about as long as the 3rd anal spine.
Average Length: 6 to 14 inches.
Average Weight: 4 ounces to over 1 pound.
Habitat
Found in the Salt River Reservoirs (Apache, Canyon, and Saguaro) and Lake Mary. They are a schooling fish like white bass, but yellow bass relate to bottom structure more than white bass. Spawning habits and times similar to white bass.
Diet
Yellow Bass feed mostly on small minnows, crayfish and insects.