Is there a differenc between white bass and stripers or is it the same fish different name.

[muskiemaster]

Is there a differenc between white bass and stripers or is it the same fish different name.

[BamaCreekBum]

They are two different kinds of fish. The hybrids are a cross between striped bass and white bass. White bass are smaller than stripe and the stripes on white bass aren't as distinct.

[Beekeeper]

Good description Bama, The striper will also reach a much larger mature size.

[buckhunter]

We call the hybrids "wipers" in Ohio.

[Big O]

Striper's are also an ocean fish that comes to fresh water to spawn(coast's only). They have been stocked in fresh water.
We had the world record here in Ark.(now it #2 in the world) 64lb/8oz.
Whites don't get much bigger than 3 lbs.
"White bass- Horizontal stripes less distinct on bottom half of fish,Teeth in a single patch on back of tongue,Deep body.
Striped Bass- Teeth in two parallell patches on back of tongue.Slender body, 20lb common.First horizontal stripe below lateral line is distinct and complete to tail.(Ark. Game and fish reg book)