Other names: Atlantic striped bass, Striper, Linesider, Rock, Rockfish
The striped bass, Morone saxatilis, is a prized game fish found in both freshwater and saltwater environments along the Atlantic coast of North America. Known for its silver body with dark horizontal stripes, it is highly sought after by anglers due to its size and strength. Striped bass migrate seasonally, moving between coastal waters and rivers, where they spawn. Their diet consists mainly of smaller fish and invertebrates.
Other names
Atlantic striped bass, Striper, Linesider, Rock, Rockfish
Length
~50" (max 90)
Weight
~10" (max 56)
Water
Fresh, brackish, salt
Water Temp
12-20° F
Depth
18-30 ft
Acme Kastmaster
Acme Kastmaster Spoon
Alabama Rig
Anchovy
Blade Bait
Blood worms
Bloodworms
Bomber Long A
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Found in coastal waters, estuaries, and large rivers, preferring areas with strong currents
Often seen near structures such as bridges, piers, and rocky outcrops where prey is abundant
Diet includes a variety of fish and invertebrates, with a preference for schools of baitfish
Striped bass are known to move with the tides and are most active during dawn and dusk
Spawning occurs in freshwater rivers during spring, with adults migrating upstream
Eggs are laid in open water, and the young drift downstream to estuarine nurseries
Juveniles spend several years in estuaries before moving to the open ocean
Seasonal migrations are common, with striped bass moving north in the summer and returning south in the winter
