Family Moronidae - temperate basses
Striped bass were introduced into San Francisco Bay from the Atlantic in the late 1800Ís. The original 432 individuals quickly propagated, producing a viable commercial fishery. Currently this fish supports a valuable sport fishery in the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers.
Striped bass- Morone saxatilis
Remarks: Although common to the Pacific coast, only a single record in the Humboldt region. An anadromous species preferring coastal waters outside large river systems. Supports a large sport fishery in the Sacramento and San Joaquin drainages.
Identification: Body basslike with six to eight black horizontal stripes on the sides. Upper back is greenish, sides silvery and white below. Length to 122cm and 41kg.
Range: British Columbia to northern Baja.