How long do hybrid striped bass live? - 05/10/23 02:14 AM
I ask for two reasons. One, I have HSB that were stocked in 2018 and would like to know how much longer they will be around. Two, from what I can tell there seems to be little agreement on the subject, even among experts.
Three to five years, says one. Five years, another. Five to six years. Five to seven years. At least eight years. And, my favorite, a Florida site claims THIRTY years!
Of course, I know the easy answer: It depends. Depends on what, exactly? Temperatures? Do HSB north of the Mason-Dixon line live longer due to less summer heat stress? Or does forage play a role? How about alkalinity? Availability of open water? Availability of deep water?
Tried sites which discussed how HSB are raised commercially, but couldn't find any info on natural lifespan there, either.
Three to five years, says one. Five years, another. Five to six years. Five to seven years. At least eight years. And, my favorite, a Florida site claims THIRTY years!
Of course, I know the easy answer: It depends. Depends on what, exactly? Temperatures? Do HSB north of the Mason-Dixon line live longer due to less summer heat stress? Or does forage play a role? How about alkalinity? Availability of open water? Availability of deep water?
Tried sites which discussed how HSB are raised commercially, but couldn't find any info on natural lifespan there, either.