Species profile
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
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At a glance
Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species regulated in 42 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
The strictest bag limit is 1 (Oregon); the most generous is 30 (Kentucky).
Across 23 jurisdictions with stated minimum sizes, the average minimum is 17.0 in (≈ 1 ft 5 in).
Confirmed by 3,841 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with California, Massachusetts, and New York the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Listed under SARA — verify protected-species rules with the issuing agency before retaining or handling.
Notable details
- Striped Bass are anadromous — they spawn in freshwater rivers but live most of their lives at sea.
- The IGFA all-tackle world record, 81 lbs 14 oz, was caught in Connecticut in 2011.
- Seven to eight horizontal dark stripes run the full length of their silver body.
- Striped Bass were introduced to San Francisco Bay in 1879 and established a thriving Pacific fishery.
- They can live over 30 years and females grow far larger than males.
Where Striped Bass are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Striped Bass
Protected status
- SARA Schedule 1 (endangered): Striped Bass. Canadian populations — harm/harvest prohibited under SARA s.32-33.
Always verify protected-species rules with the issuing agency before retaining or handling.
Background
The striped bass (Morone saxatilis), also called Atlantic striped bass, striper, linesider, rock, or rockfish, is an anadromous Perciforme fish of the family Moronidae found primarily along the Atlantic coast of North America. It has also been widely introduced into inland recreational fisheries across the United States. Striped bass found in the Gulf of Mexico are a separate strain referred to…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Striped Bass article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Striped Bass?
Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species regulated in 42 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for Striped Bass?
Striped Bass is Morone saxatilis.
Is Striped Bass regulated for fishing?
Yes — Striped Bass has fishing regulations in 47 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Striped Bass?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Striped Bass along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.