AbstractThe ability of consumers and fishermen to distinguish‐between wild striped bass,Morone saxatilis(Walbaum), and its hybrids may be important to marketing farm‐raised fish and managing wild stocks. The ability of randomly selected persons to distinguish between wild and hybrid specimens was examined and it was found that a significant improvement in recognition occurred with only minimal training. Average correct response of 70% without training rose to nearly 90% after training. Moreover, the respondents' sex and age were important factors in determining successful identificat