Sam Rayburn Reservoir · Lake fish profile
Yellow Bass
Morone mississippiensis
Sam Rayburn harvest rules
Daily bag
No limit
Length rule
No minimum
No statewide daily bag or minimum length limit for yellow bass. Distinct from white bass (25/day, 10-inch minimum).
Official lake regulations ↗
Habitat on Sam Rayburn
Documented by TPWD Sam Rayburn lake records; catch records alone do not establish abundance.
Fishing approach
Avoid confusing yellow bass with white bass when measuring fish for harvest.
Lake fishing guide ↗Eating guidance
Not listed in DSHS Advisory 51. That does not establish that the fish is safe to eat.
Official consumption guidance ↗Individual lake profiles
Choose the species for its own identification, harvest rules and eating guidance on this lake.
Source & occurrence note
TPWD Sam Rayburn lake guide and historical water-body records. Records establish occurrence, not current abundance.