They do well in slow moving streams, large reservoirs, lakes and ponds. They are seldom found in extremely shallow areas or areas that contain dense growth of aquatic weeds. Because they are pelagic in nature they are generally found in open water areas. They are generally most active during periods of low light such as dawn and dusk. Beginning in late winter they tend to concentrate in deep areas near in-flowing streams and in the spring may undergo spawning migrations into upstream areas.
Hybrids are fertile and there are reports of successful reproduction in a few reservoirs.
Water quality Hybrids survive and do well in a wide range of environmental conditions. Hardness and alkalinity are usually related and similar values could be given for hardness. A pH range of 7.0 to 8.5 is optimum for growth, but a much wider range is tolerated. Hybrids in culture ponds have survived repeated exposure to a pH of 2.5 for short periods of time. Feeding Hybrid striped bass is a predacious species throughout its life.