Black Sea Bass are stout-bodied fish with large mouths. They are bluish black in color with light spots that form longitudinal stripes. Their rounded tail sometimes has a long streamer trailing out from the top edge.
Diet: crabs, mussels, razor clams, and small fishes
Habitat & Range
Black Sea Bass prefer bottom structure and are most often found near artificial reefs, wrecks, jetties, piers, and bridge pilings. They feed on crabs, mussels, razor clams, and small fishes.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, upper Delaware Bay
Fishing Season
May 15 - Sep. 30
Catch Limit: 15
Size Limit: 13 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Jigs tipped with squid strips will catch Black Sea Bass , but they are most often caught fishing with squid strips, clams, or pieces of peeler crab on bottom rigs.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | May 15 - Sep. 30 | Link |
