The two dorsal fins are not connected by a membrane. The caudal finis forked and the two lobes are pointed. The anal fin has three spines and 9-13 soft rays. The general color of the fish grades from silver and black dorsally to white underneath. The shade depends on the color of the water.
Young hybrids have visible parr marks on their sides until they are several inches long.
Habitat Hybrid striped bass are stocked into a variety of water types for recreational purposes. They do well in slow moving streams, large reservoirs, lakes and ponds. They are seldom found in extremely shallow areas or areas that contain dense growth of aquatic weeds. Because they are pelagic in nature they are generally found in open water areas. They are generally most active during periods of low light such as dawn and dusk.