Hybrid striped bass
For striped bass and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches. Daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.
Official lake regulations ↗
Habitat on Benbrook
Timber, underwater ridges and humps provide most cover; aquatic plants are limited.
Fishing approach
Lake guide guidance: TPWD describes hybrids on main-lake ridges, winter blue catfish near the river channel, and crappie minnows around brush.
Lake fishing guide ↗No active lake-specific advisory or possession ban was named in the reviewed DSHS directory. This does not guarantee that fish are safe to eat.
Official consumption guidance ↗Species within this group
Hybrid Striped Bass
Harvest: For striped bass and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches. Daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.
Eating guidance: No active lake-specific advisory or possession ban was named in the reviewed DSHS directory. This does not guarantee that fish are safe to eat.
A white bass–striped bass hybrid; body stripes are commonly broken. Use the official comparison guide.
Individual lake profiles
Choose the species for its own identification, harvest rules and eating guidance on this lake.
Source & occurrence note
TPWD lake guide and reviewed fisheries evidence establish the listed species or group. Historical survey records do not establish current abundance.