Here's how you can tell the difference between the White/Silver Bass, and the White Perch.
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WHITE/SILVER BASS
---Notice the front dorsal fin is shorter than the rear dorsal fin.
---Notice the slope from the front dorsal fin to the eyes/head gradual
---Dark spots in horizontal lines, often faint and irregular second anal spine distinctly shorter than third
---length: 20-30 centimetres (8-12 inches)
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WHITE PERCH
---Notice the front Dorsal fin is the same size or larger than the rear dorsal fin.
---Notice the slope from the front dorsal fin to the eyes/head is sharper
---Colour variable with no obvious spots or stripes second and third anal spine roughly equal in length
---length: 15-25 centimetres (6-10 inches)
If there is a "silver lining" (pun intended) its that if that's all you're catching, they are fun. Plus, neither is a regulated species. You can catch and keep as many as you want.