Identification of Yellow, White, Striped and Hybrid Striped Bass

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Yellow Bass

A  Stripes distinct, broken above anal fin
B  Color - silvery yellow
C  Dorsal fins joined
D  Does not have a tooth patch near the midline towards the back of the tongue

White Bass

A  Stripes faint, only one extends to tail
B  Body deep, more than 1/3 length
C  Has one tooth patch near the midline towards the back of the tongue

Striped Bass

A  Stripes distinct, several extend to tail
B  Body slender, less than 1/3 length
C  Has two, distinct tooth patches near the midline towards the back of the tongue

Hybrid Striped Bass

Note: For hybrids, all characteristics should be considered in combination, as characteristics in individual fish may vary.
A  Stripes distinct, usually broken, several extend to tail
B  Body deep, more than 1/3 length
C  Has two tooth patches near the midline towards the back of the tongue. Tooth patches may be distinct or close together.