Striped Bass are a silvery/white fish that gets its name from the seven or eight dark, horizontal stripes that run the length of its body.
Diet: a wide variety of fishes, crabs, squids, mussels, and marine worms
Habitat & Range
Striped Bass are anadromous fish, spending the majority of their life at sea and entering freshwater in the spring to spawn. Striped Bass inhabit coastal waters and are commonly found in bays and rivers. They feed on a wide variety of fishes, crabs, squids, mussels, and marine worms.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay/tributaries, Nanticoke River/tributaries, and Inland Bays
Fishing Season
All year, except catch & release only on spawning grounds Apr 1- May 31
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Striped Bass are caught by trolling, or casting fish imitating artificial lures. Cut pieces of fish (like mullet or bunker) are good for catching Striped Bass . In 2021, a new regulation requires using inline circle hooks when fishing for striped bass using βBaitβ which means any marine or aquatic organism live or dead, whole or parts thereof. Using inline circle hooks significantly increases survival of released striped bass by reducing occurrences of gut hooking. If you catch a tagged Striped Bass , please always call in the tag number to the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 302-739-9914.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | All year, except catch & release only on spawning grounds Apr 1- May 31 | Link |
