Striped Bass — US fishing guide

Morone saxatilis
Moronidae
Svenska: Havsabborre

Striped Bass is one of North America's most sought-after freshwater game fish, found across coastal plus landlocked reservoirs (lake texoma, lake lanier, lake mead). Below is where it lives, when it bites and how to catch it — plus the top US lakes where it has been recorded.

At a glance

Typical habitat
Open water, baitfish schools
Active times
Dawn, dusk, night
Best season
Chasing baitfish schools
US range
Coastal plus landlocked reservoirs (Lake Texoma, Lake Lanier, Lake Mead)

How to catch Striped Bass

Live shad, large swimbaits, topwater over breaking fish

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Top 3289 lakes nationally

Frequently asked questions

Where do you find Striped Bass?

Striped Bass typically holds around open water, baitfish schools. In the US it is common across coastal plus landlocked reservoirs (lake texoma, lake lanier, lake mead).

When is the best time to catch Striped Bass?

Striped Bass is most active dawn, dusk, night, with the best fishing chasing baitfish schools.

What is the best way to fish for Striped Bass?

Live shad, large swimbaits, topwater over breaking fish

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