Striped Bass

Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) is a saltwater, freshwater, brackish species recorded in the United States. The main season in the United States runs spring, summer, autumn.

Scientific name: Morone saxatilis · Water: Saltwater, Freshwater, Brackish · Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Size: 40–120 cm

Weight: 1–20 kg

About

Striped bass is the flagship inshore game fish of the U.S. Atlantic coast, recognized by its 7–8 continuous horizontal stripes. It is anadromous, feeding in estuaries and coastal waters and running up rivers to spawn in spring. Spring and autumn concentrate fish along the coast, and its powerful runs make it a top target for both shore and boat anglers.

Ecology and habitat

Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Distribution status
Native
Trophic level
4.7
Maximum age
30 years

Fishery and market

Game fish
Yes
Market price
Medium
Resilience
Low

Angling traits

Methods

Sources

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