Feeding Habits - White bass are primarily piscivorous. Fry feed on zooplankton first and within a few weeks larger crustaceans and insects are eaten. Larger fish prefer to feed on minnows and thrive on open- water baitfish like gizzard and threadfin shad. Like the striper, white bass move in schools and feed most heavily around dawn or dusk. Although white bass may live up to 10 years, few live beyond three to four years.
Females grow slightly faster and probably live longer than males.
The average size is one pound with fish over two pounds considered large. Sporting Quality - White bass are hard hitting, fierce fighting fish. Their aggressive nature combined with their schooling tendency make them one of the easiest fish to catch. Eating Quality - The flesh is similar to that of the striped bass and may be prepared by frying, baking, broiling, or stewing. Sunshines closely resemble both striped bass and white bass making identification difficult, particularly for young fish.