Spawning: Occurs from mid-April to early May. Eggs are deposited in adhesive bands over vegetation or on the bottom.
Food: Adult aquatic insects and larvae, and small fishes.
Adult Size: Normally 8-12 inches and weigh 1/4 – 1 pound; can exceed 2 pounds.
Identification: Sides are golden yellow to brassy green with 6 to 8 broad, dark vertical bands and a white to yellow belly. Many small teeth, but no large canines.
