Fish also seek to escape extreme temperatures by staying in water of a more preferred temperature.
Fisheries biologists have learned that, during the summer, striped bass will sacrifice other needs in order to satisfy their need for cool water. In the 1960's and early 1970's, many states jumped on the bandwagon promoting the stocking of striped bass. Well known for its tremendous fighting qualities and tackle busting ability, the striped bass, is a fantastic sport fish. Striped bass can feed on large gizzard shad, which few other predators can utilize efficiently. Additionally, competition with other sport fish, such as the largemouth bass, is limited as research indicates stripers feed almost exclusively on shad and live primarily in open waters.