DOWNES FISHING CAMP

GENERAL STRIPED BASS INFORMATION


2003 GENERAL RECREATIONAL GUIDELINES
STRIPED BASS
FISH LIMIT SIZE SEASON
STRIPED BASS
STRIPED BASS
1
1
24" TO 27.99"
28" +
ATLANTIC OCEAN 0-3 MILES
NO CLOSED SEASON
**3RD STRIPED BASS WITH NJ STATE BONUS TAG


BEST BAIT(S) & GEAR
BAIT(S)
GEAR/TACKLE
  • SANDWORMS
  • BLOODWORMS
  • BUNKER CHUNKS
  • LIVE BAITFISH
  • EELS
  • SURF CLAM
  • MULLET
STRIPED BASS

  • MEDIUM/HEAVY SPINNING ROD
  • 15-30LB MONOFILIMANT LINE
  • 30 LB. TEST LEADER 30-36 INCH.
  • CIRCLE OR BAITHOLDER HOOKS
  • 2-5 PYRMID OUNCE SINKER
  • BARREL SWIVEL
  • FISHFINDER LOCK SNAP
  • HOPKINS LURE
  • BOMBERS/PLUGS
  • BUCKTAIL



Striped bass occur naturally along the Atlantic coast from the St. Lawrence River in Canada to the St. John's River in Florida, and in some river systems along the Gulf of Mexico from western Florida to Lake Pontchartrin, Louisiana. It is a coastal fish, inhabiting nearshore ocean waters as well as adjacent bays, sounds and tidal rivers. Some naturally reproducing stocks have been established in freshwater rivers, lakes and reservoirs.

Striped bass feed on a variety of fish and invertebrates. They can be selective feeders, meaning that they will choose one type of food over another, ignoring other possible food sources that may be available. It seems also that when prey is plentiful, bass are likely to gorge themselves, then cease feeding in order to digest, then gorge again. In general, they are more active at night, feeding on other nocturnal creatures.



More Sripers from the boats Striped Bass on the docks of Downes
Dad-Bass