Striped Bass
Striped Bass, "Rockfish", or "Stripers" are one
of Virginia's most popular sportfish, and can run hard and jump when
caught. They usually
travel in schools and can be found from brackish tidal rivers to the
open waters of the Chesapeake Bay. They tend to move along the shoreline
and frequent rocky points. Drifting or trolling is the preferred method
of most anglers using jigs, spoons, and underwater lures that mimic
small bait fish. Cast towards jumping minnows or surface disturbances.
Action tends to increase at night or just after sunset.
| Common Names |
Striped Bass, Rockfish, Striper |
| Scientific Name |
Roccus saxatilis |
| Average
Size |
1-3 feet |
| Average Weight |
2-15 lbs. |
| Minimum Size Limit* |
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| Possession Limit* |
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| Season |
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| Lure |
Jigs, spoons, underwater lures |
| Bait |
Blood worms, Peeler Crab, |
| World Record |
78.5 lbs. |
| Virginia Record |
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| Citation Size |
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* All regulations
are subject to change throughout the year. Always check with
the Virginia Marine Resource Commission for new regulations before
you go fishing @ 757-247-2200 or www.state.va.us/mrc/homepage.htm |
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