Striped bass in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Morone saxatilis
Overview
In Florida, striped bass are found primarily in the st. Johns river and its tributaries, and a few panhandle rivers. Striped bass need long stretches of flowing water to reproduce successfully. These conditions are rare in Florida.
Typical size
Big catch minimum: 30 inches or 12 lbs
At a glance
- Regions
- Panhandle, northeast, inland north
- Water
- Freshwater
- Bait
- Live shad are very effective. Baitfish-like lures, such as heavy jigs, sinking or floating lures in white & chrome or chartreuse produce fish.
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 42 lb 4 oz
- Location
- Apalachicola river, gadsden
- Date
- Dec 14, 1993
- Angler
- Alphonso barnes
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
42.24 lb; by alphonso barnes; on 12/14/1993; at apalachicola river, gadsden
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Intentional year round: Florida freshwater sport fish generally available year-round; peak months only when FWC When-to-Fish states them.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Panhandle, northeast & inland north
Water
Freshwater
Habitat
In Florida, striped bass are found primarily in the st. Johns river and its tributaries, and a few panhandle rivers. Striped bass need long stretches of flowing water to reproduce successfully. These conditions are rare in Florida.
How to catch
Striper fishing is best from fall through spring. Live shad are very effective. Use heavy tackle with 3- to 4-oz. Weights in high flow areas. Baitfish-like lures, such as heavy jigs, sinking or floating lures in white, chrome or chartreuse produce fish. Image credit: duane raver & jr.
Bait
Live shad are very effective. Baitfish-like lures, such as heavy jigs, sinking or floating lures in white & chrome or chartreuse produce fish.
Lures
Baitfish-like lures, such as heavy jigs, sinking or floating lures in white & chrome or chartreuse produce fish.
Videos
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.