The striped bass, Morone saxatilis, x white bass, Morone chrysops, hybrid was first created in 1965 as an effort to develop a fish with the desirable qualities of a striped bass, but with the added ability to reproduce and sustain its populations in inland lakes and reservoirs. While not successful in the latter respect, the hybrid striped bass has surpassed its other expectations, exhibiting several improvements over its parental species. Anglers are enthusiastic about its recreational value while fishery managers have stocked it to provide controlled management of forage species such as threadfin shad. Recently the hybrid has been examined as a candidate for commercial aquaculture, and studies have shown excellent survival, growth, and production capabilities in several different culture environments.
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