[3] Its physical traits are very similar to the spotted bass (i.e. small mouth that does not extend past the eye, sleek figure, etc.)

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept stated it will likely stock many bass in the future to beat out the hybrid population.

They prefer flowing waters of streams within native variety, and use covers such as large rocks, cypress trees, or stumps for refuge.

Juvenile fish are often found in fast-moving water but begin transitioning to deeper, moderate current towards the end of their first year.

It is prized for its long, tough fights, in which it manipulates the current and its unusually strong muscles, and beautiful colors which tend to be more natural and bright than those of spotted bass.

Its preference for strong current and its large diet of insects earned it the name "Texas brook trout" and make it popular for fly fishermen.

The IGFA all-tackle world record for the species stands at 1.67 kg (3 lb 11 oz) caught in Lake Travis in Texas in 1983.