Moronidae

white bass

Morone chrysops

Narrow dark stripes along sides

• White
• Yellow
• Temperate
• Northern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• North America
• Fusiform
• Medium
• Temperate fish

The white bass, silver bass, or sand bass (Morone chrysops) is a freshwater fish of the temperate bass family Moronidae, and is commonly around 12–15 inches long. The species' main color is silver-white to pale green. Its back is dark, with white sides and belly, and with narrow dark stripes running lengthwise on its sides.