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Striped Bass Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Ocean Township

Inshore Stripers, Fluke, & Tog

100% (1) Managed by Frank
30 ft 1 - 12 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Chatham

Fall Striper Trip - 26' Regulator

100% (4) Managed by Drew
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Freeport

Striper Extravaganza!

NEW Guided by Ray
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Cheney

Cheney Reservoir Trip

NEW Guided by Christian
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $400
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Falmouth

Nomans Adventure Trip

100% (1) Guided by Jack
26 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Lake Fishing in Page

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $680
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What is a Striped Bass?

Striped bass (Morone saxatilis), which you may know by the name striper, linesider, or rockfish, are one of the most popular game fish in the United States found both in fresh and saltwater. So popular in fact, it is the state fish of Maryland, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.

Originally a saltwater fish, striped bass have been successfully stocked in freshwater lakes and rivers across the United States, beginning a rich history of fisheries as early as the Colonial Period. However, they do need to be restocked periodically, as it is rare for them to spawn in freshwater as they do in salt.

They have a streamlined, silvery body that is marked with longitudinal stripes that start at their gills and run to the base of their tail.

How big do Striped Bass get?

The average size of a striped bass is between 10 and 30 pounds, and 20 to 35 inches long. They can grow to this size after living for up to 30 years. Though in freshwater, they tend not to get as large as their saltwater relatives. Also, like many other fish species, their females are larger than the males.

What's the biggest Striped Bass ever caught?

On August 4th, 2011, Gregory Myerson landed a 81.88 pound, 54 inch striped bass near the Outer Southwest Reef off the coast of Westbrook, Connecticut. He fought the fish for 20 minutes after hooking it with a drifted live eel. This catch gave him the bragging rights of having both the All-Tackle Record as well as the Men’s Line Class Record for striped bass from the International Game Fish Association.

Where is the best place to catch Striped Bass?

The striped bass is widely spread throughout the United States and Canada. In freshwater, they stretch from Canada to the Mississippi, as well as from coast to coast. In saltwater, they can be found on the Atlantic coastline, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico. Strong numbers can be found in Texas, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Within these areas, they thrive in water that is 55 to 68 degrees. Very warm or very cold water is not preferred, however they will go into warmer water to feed, and spend more time in cooler water where there is more oxygen.

When should I catch Striped Bass?

Stripers can be inconsistent on where to find them, depending on the time of year and where you are headed. Some will migrate upstream to fresh waters to spawn, others migrate to farther northern waters in the summer, and others still will stay in one environment.

Regardless, most of the year, the best time to fish is dawn and dusk. Essentially, two hours past sunrise, and two hours to sunset. However, closer to winter, midday tends to be the best time to wet your line.

How do you catch Striped Bass?

There are multiple ways to fish for striped bass. You can cast in the surf, fly or spin fish, troll, or jig with both artificial and natural baits. If using live or cut bait, squid, mullet, and worms will work best. For artificial lures, plugs, spoons, and plastic lures are great.

Stripers tend not to search below them for prey, so methods like using electronics or following surface boils and diving birds to locate them and then using topwater lures can be key.

Are Striped Bass good to eat? What are the best Striped Bass recipes?

Striped bass make for excellent table fare. With a mild flavored, white meat it is very versatile. It can be served pan-seared, grilled, steamed, poached, roasted, broiled, sautéed, deep fried, raw, or pickled.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Patient great Guide, knows his stuff

    Kentrell O. | November 17, 2025

    Trip: Striped Bass Smash In Abilene TX!!

  • ★★★★★
    Frank is a great guy and knows the area better than anyone! Great day!

    Dan S. | October 25, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Stripers, Fluke, & Tog

  • ★★★★★
    It was fantastic had a great trip it was like fishing with an old friend except captain Dennis knows his stuff will definitely be booking with him again

    Patrick A. | September 27, 2025

    Trip: Ocean City Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris was great to fish with. Communication was on point AND upon finding the scheduled landing temporarily closed he notified us that our delay was only 5 minutes. Biting was abit slow that day but he was patient thus all 4 got pulled some fish in. We will book Captain Chris again

    John D. | September 22, 2025

    Trip: Striper Fishing Lake Murray SC

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip overall! Captain Jack was knowledgeable, patient, flexible and we caught a bunch of fish. Noman's Land is a beautiful island worth seeing.

    Ben F. | July 17, 2025

    Trip: Nomans Adventure Trip

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