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White Bass

Invasive SpeciesFound in 6 lakes

White Bass appears on state infested-waters lists for 6 surface waters. Boaters and anglers moving gear in or out of those lakes carry a clean-drain-dry obligation under state law. 6 lakes — narrow enough that aggressive containment is still on the table. Most upper-Midwest invasives that established here did so quietly over a decade before anyone noticed, so a low number today is not a guarantee for tomorrow.

The presence of White Bass does not directly change a lake's LakeGrade rubric score — the grade measures the water itself, not the species inhabiting it. But invasive presence is a meaningful adjacent signal worth reading alongside the grade.

6
Total Lakes
4
Missouri
2
North Dakota

Lakes with White Bass

LakeCountyStateGradeDepth
Qacmainstfbk LakeMercerNDA-
Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm LakeStoneMOB-
Clearwater Lake Nr. DamWayneMOB-
Qacmainstdup LakeMercerNDB-
Clearwater LakeReynoldsMOC-
Lake Wappapello Nr. DamWayneMOD-

Frequently Asked Questions

How many lakes have white bass?

White Bass has been documented in 6 graded lakes: 4 in Missouri, 2 in North Dakota.

Does white bass affect water quality?

Invasive species can significantly affect lake ecosystems. They may alter nutrient cycling, displace native species, and change water clarity. Lakes with white bass should be monitored for changes in water quality over time.

Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.