STRIPED BASS

6 IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

• Silvery.
• Shading to olive green on back.
• White on belly.
• Seven or eight horizontal line on its sides.
• Dorsal fin is spiny. #6:Has soft rayed portions

LIFE OF FISH

• Longevity is 30 years.
• Spawning occurs during the Spring time.
• Striped bass reach to sizes of 10-12in. long.
• Eat members of the herring family gizzard shads, & threads in shads.
• Males mature in 2 years females do in 3-4.

HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION

• Stripers are anadromous.
• They live in a variety of habitats like shores,bays,& estuaries.
• Striped bass are costal species that far upstream for spawning.
• The native range is along the Atlantic coast east of the Appalachian Mount.
• Their native range is also along

OTHER THING TO KNOW

• Is also called the Striper,Rockfish, & Lineside.
• Fourth most preferred species for Texas anglers.
• largest saltwater striped to date was 67.5 pounds.
• Can live in fresh and saltwater.
• Anadromous means ascending rivers from the sea for breeding

HOW TO CATCH THIS FISH

• The best way to catch this fish is to use silver spoons or artificial lures.
• Also deep running lures can work as well as live or cut bait.

HOW TO CATCH THIS FISH( 5 TACTICS)

• Try night fishing to catch a large striped bass when it's most active.
• Troll for striped bass as it allows you to cover a lot of ground.
• Bottom fishing is another great to use because the Striper is often near the bottom.
• Look for baitfish. That the Striper is attracted to since the tend to follow their food.
• If the striped bass is being picky use a fishing rig, the bottom fishing rig is more popular to use.

RULES ABOUT CATCHING THIS FISH(FRESHWATER)

• The daily bag limit is 5 in any combination.
• The minimal length for the striped bass is 18inches.

RULES FOR CATCHING THIS FISH( SALTWATER)

• The daily bag for the Striper is 5 in any combination
• The length (minimal-maximum) is 18inches - no limit.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU CAUGHT THE RECORD(THE TOP 5)

• Found in Brazos River weighing 53lbs. and 48in.
• Found in Guadalupe River weighing 50lbs. and 45in.
• Found in Guadalupe River weighing 49lbs.mand 47in.
• Found in Rio Grande weighing 46.5lbs. and 43.5in.
• Found in Guadalupe River weighing 45.81lbs. and 46.5in.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU CAUGHT THE RECORD( THE TOP 5) CONTINUED

• Ron Venerable got the state & a water record.
• Edward Scott got a water record.
• Shane Ouelette got the 3rd largest Striper in Texas.
• Johnny Freeman got a water record.
• Steven Anzalone got the 5th largest Striper in Texas