Biology & Profile
As a prominent member of the Moronidae family, the Striped Bass provides excellent sport in US lake,river,reservoir waters. The striped bass is an iconic anadromous species that migrates between saltwater and freshwater. Landlocked populations in freshwater reservoirs have been established across the country. "Stripers" are powerful, fast-growing fish that can exceed 60 pounds and provide incredible sport fishing. They are the state fish of Rhode Island, Maryland, New Jersey, and South Carolina.
Habitat & Diet
The ideal habitat for Striped Bass typically consists of In freshwater, found in large reservoirs and rivers. Suspended in open water following shad schools. Moves to tailwaters below dams in spring..
Primary Diet: Highly piscivorous — primarily eats shad, herring, perch, and other baitfish. Schools of stripers herd baitfish to the surface in "blitzes."
Fishing Tips & Best Baits
Trolling large umbrella rigs or swimbaits covers water efficiently in big reservoirs. Watch for surface blitzes where stripers herd baitfish — cast into the frenzy. Jigging heavy swimbaits near dam faces in tailwater is very effective.
Top Baits/Lures: Large swimbaits, umbrella rigs, live shad, large topwater lures, trolling spoons, cut herring
Best Seasons: spring,fall