Ohio State Record White Bass: 4 lb
The Ohio state record white bass weighed 4 lb and measured 21 inches. It was caught in 1983 from Gravel pit by Ira Sizemore, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife still recognizes it as the state mark 43 years later.
Where the record came from
The record came from Gravel pit. We don't carry a water-quality grade for it: our index covers standing lakes with enough EPA Water Quality Portal samples to score, which leaves out rivers and tributaries, Great Lakes water, and smaller ponds that are rarely sampled. Browse the Ohio lakes we do grade instead.
White Bass records by state
Ohio ranks 6 of 6 among the states in our index for record white bass. Missouri holds the heaviest at 5 lb 6 oz, set in 2002.
| # | State | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | 5 lb 6 oz | 2002 | Table Rock Lake |
| 2 | Iowa | 5 lb 2 oz | 2019 | East Okoboji Lake |
| 3 | Illinois | 4 lb 14 oz | 1981 | Kaskaskia River |
| 4 | South Dakota | 4 lb 12 oz | 2011 | North Rush Lake |
| 5 | North Dakota | 4 lb 10 oz | 2012 | Devils Lake |
| 6 | Ohio (this page) | 4 lb | 1983 | Gravel pit |
Each figure comes from that state's own fisheries agency. Agencies differ on what they certify — some recognize catch-and-release length records alongside weight — so treat this as a comparison of standing certified weights, not a single national list.
How it ranks inside Ohio
17 of Ohio's 21 standing records are heavier than the 4 lb white bass — unsurprising, since record weight tracks species size more than anything about the water. 6 Ohio records have stood longer, the white bass mark dating to 1983.