Centrarchids remain a popular group of fishes among North American freshwater anglers.  Although much of the angling effort targeting centrarchids occurs on ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, a substantial and increasing amount of angling effort targeting black bass Micropterus spp. and rock bass Ambloplites spp. occurs on rivers and streams.  Increased interest in stream fisheries among anglers has prompted additional work aimed at a better understanding of these dynamic fisheries.  Management opportunities vary by species and also vary depending on the ecoregions they occupy; this symposium will provide an opportunity for managers and researchers to share their experiences related to the management of these important fisheries.