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White bass limits by state
Daily limits and length rules for white bass, including combined bags with hybrid striped bass and big-lake exceptions. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions.
Verified 2026-11-03GearWhite bass: state by state
The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish.
| State | Statewide headline | Rules listed | Regulation period | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches.Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams away from the Ohio River) | 3 | April 2026 through March 31, 2027 | 2026-11-03 |
| Ohio | 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches.Statewide public waters (where no Lake Erie, Ohio River or site-specific rule applies) | 4 | March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-11-03 |
| Texas | 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches.Statewide public fresh water (no listed exception) | 3 | Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 | 2026-11-03 |
| Virginia | 5 per day. No statewide length limit.Statewide (waters with no listed exception) | 3 | January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 | 2026-11-03 |
Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here.
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White bass
Not added yet for white bass: Minnesota. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations.