White Bass
Morone chrysops
- Look for narrow dark horizontal stripes running along white or silver sides. These are a key marking on white bass.
- The body is silver-white to pale green overall, with a noticeably dark back contrasting against bright white sides and belly.
- White bass have two separate dorsal fins and large, rough scales that feel coarse to the touch.
- The back is distinctly dark while the sides and belly remain white, helping separate it from similarly shaped fish with more uniform coloring.