Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
One of America's most iconic game fish, the striped bass thrives along the Atlantic coast from Maine to the Carolinas and has been successfully landlocked in massive reservoirs across the South and Southwest. Anglers prize stripers for their explosive surface strikes, powerful runs, and excellent table quality. Whether you're surf casting at Montauk or trolling on Lake Texoma, the striper delivers a world-class fight.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Slow
Feb
Slow
Mar
Good
Apr
Prime
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Prime
Oct
Prime
Nov
Good
Dec
Slow
Best Techniques
- trolling with umbrella rigs
- surf casting
- live bait fishing
- topwater plugs
- jigging
Top Baits
- live eels
- bunker (menhaden)
- shad
- bucktail jigs
- swimbaits
- topwater poppers
Report an issue
See something wrong, missing, or out of date? Let us know — we read every report.