Delaware Fish Facts for The Recreational Angler

Striped Bass Hybrids are a silver-white fish that looks much like a Striped Bass but deeper in body and the stripes on its sides are often broken and often out of line.

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Season	Open Year-Round
Size Limit	15 inch minimum (total length)
Daily Limit / Person	2
Delaware Range	Lums Pond
Abundance in Delaware Waters	Uncommon
General Habitat and Food Preferences	Generally, Striped Bass Hybrids are found in open water areas. They are most active during periods of low light such as dawn and dusk. Gizzard shad are a common prey species.
Did You Know?	Striped Bass Hybrids are an introduced species to Delaware (meaning they are non-native). The Striped Bass Hybrid is a cross between a female Striped Bass and a male White Bass. They are often called wipers. The wiper is incredibly strong and has a crushing blow as it grabs a lure. They put up a great fight on fresh water tackle.
Common Lures and Baits	Striped Bass Hybrids are caught on topwaters, crankbaits, slab spoons, and jigs. Live fish such as golden shiners and gizzard shad are favorite live baits.
Typical Sizes Caught	Striped Bass Hybrids are commonly caught in the range of 12 to 20 inches in length (2 to 5 pounds) by Delaware anglers.
Citation Minimum Length and Weight	Live Release Award Adult: 22 inches minimum Youth (age 15 and under): 19 inches minimum Sport Fishing Tournament Award Adult: 5 pounds minimum Youth (age 15 and under): 3.5 pounds minimum Note: Striped Bass Hybrids submitted for the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament or Live Release awards programs must be taken from non-tidal waters.
Delaware State Record	13 pounds 13 ounces Earl Blevins 1990 Note: Striped Bass Hybrids submitted for a potential Delaware State record must be taken from non-tidal waters.

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