Wiper
A hybrid of striped bass and white bass, stocked in Utah for its fast growth, hard fight, and ability to control overabundant shad and other forage fish.
- Scientific name
- Morone saxatilis × Morone chrysops
- Family
- Moronidae
- Adult size
- Commonly 15–22 inches in Utah reservoirs.
Identification
Silvery body with broken, irregular horizontal stripes — less continuous than the unbroken lines of a true striped bass.
Habitat
Large reservoirs, often schooling in open water while chasing baitfish.
Diet
An aggressive predator on shad and other small schooling fish.
Angling
Known for hard, sustained runs; often caught by casting or trolling near baitfish schools, sometimes visible as surface-feeding 'boils.'
Where Wiper is stocked
When Wiper is stocked
Top Wiper waters
Otter Creek Reservoir
PIUTE County · 8 species · 1545 records
Last stocked April 2026
Scofield Reservoir
CARBON County · 6 species · 1181 records
Last stocked July 2026
Panguitch Lake
GARFIELD County · 8 species · 1109 records
Last stocked May 2026
Salem Pond
UTAH County · 10 species · 789 records
Last stocked June 2026
Willow Park Pond
SALT LAKE County · 10 species · 769 records
Last stocked June 2026
Piute Reservoir
PIUTE County · 15 species · 741 records
Last stocked May 2026
Jordanelle Reservoir
WASATCH County · 8 species · 710 records
Last stocked July 2026
Hyrum Reservoir
CACHE County · 12 species · 682 records
Last stocked May 2026
East Canyon Reservoir
MORGAN County · 6 species · 635 records
Last stocked April 2026
Farmington City Reservoir
DAVIS County · 9 species · 628 records
Last stocked June 2026
Bountiful Pond
DAVIS County · 8 species · 617 records
Last stocked May 2026
Settlement Canyon Reservoir
TOOELE County · 3 species · 614 records
Last stocked June 2026
Meadow Creek P
WEBER County · 12 species · 601 records
Last stocked June 2026
Minersville Reservoir
BEAVER County · 8 species · 576 records
Last stocked September 2025
Spring Lake
UTAH County · 8 species · 540 records
Last stocked June 2026
Spanish Oaks P
UTAH County · 4 species · 467 records
Last stocked June 2026
Highland Glen Park P
UTAH County · 8 species · 466 records
Last stocked June 2026
Kaysville Stake Pond
DAVIS County · 9 species · 451 records
Last stocked May 2026
Jensen Nature Park Pond
DAVIS County · 12 species · 445 records
Last stocked June 2026
Midas Pond
SALT LAKE County · 8 species · 437 records
Last stocked June 2026
Maple Lake
UTAH County · 4 species · 431 records
Last stocked June 2026
Kidney Pond
SALT LAKE County · 9 species · 394 records
Last stocked June 2026
Sandy Community Fishery
SALT LAKE County · 9 species · 374 records
Last stocked May 2026
Cove Pond
SALT LAKE County · 7 species · 371 records
Last stocked June 2026
Frequently asked
Where is Wiper stocked?
Wiper is stocked in 75 waters across 1 state: Utah.
When is Wiper stocked?
Wiper is typically stocked in summer, most often in June, based on records across every state that stocks it.
How many Wiper are stocked?
About 17,907,581 Wiper have been stocked on record since 1993, across Utah.
What size Wiper are stocked?
Stocked Wiper average about 5.4 inches, based on sizes reported by Utah.
What does a Wiper look like?
Silvery body with broken, irregular horizontal stripes — less continuous than the unbroken lines of a true striped bass.