| ed bass, otherwise known as stripers, are a member | | | | There are numerous methods for catching striped |
| of the temperature bass family. Though they breed | | | | bass, ranging from shore fishing to surfcasting and |
| in freshwater locations, the vast majority spend the | | | | trolling. There are also numerous locations available to |
| remainder of their lives in saltwater. However, adult | | | | striped bass anglers, including rivers, saltwater lakes |
| striped bass are now becoming a more common | | | | and even fishing along Maine’s coastline. Adult |
| sight in many freshwater locations, leading to some | | | | stripers prefer waters around 63 degrees Fahrenheit, |
| superb fishing opportunities both inland and offshore | | | | and it is well worth seeking out areas around this |
| of Maine. | | | | temperature, as it is here that you are most likely to |
| Stripers are easily distinguishable from other species | | | | land a big striped bass. |
| by a series of stripes that run continuously along their | | | | Maine is renowned for its striper fishing opportunities, |
| sides. The main body color of striped bass can vary | | | | with a wide range of locations on offer for the |
| considerably, with the more popular shades light | | | | beginner and seasoned veteran alike. Penobscot River |
| green, olive, blue, brown and black. Their undersides | | | | is known as a striped bass hotspot, as is the |
| are usually white or silver. Adult stripers are a highly | | | | Augusta Boat Landing, Parsons Beach and |
| sought after game fish, particularly the larger | | | | Scarborough River Jetty. Other stretches of the |
| variations which have been known to reach almost | | | | Scarborough River are also known to be good for |
| five feet in length and tip the scales at around 60 | | | | striped bass. Fishing along Maine’s coastline |
| pounds. Striped bass are strong, agile fish, and are | | | | can also yield good results, though it is important to |
| well known for putting up a considerable fight against | | | | do your homework before heading out to avoid |
| anglers. | | | | disappointment. |
| It is believed that the diet of the striped bass is | | | | Striped bass are respected by anglers around the |
| almost entirely made up of fish, making baits such as | | | | world as being one of the best game fish around. |
| clams, herring and eels a popular choice. Sandworms, | | | | Their strength and power rewards any angler lucky |
| bloodworms and even chicken livers are also known | | | | enough to hook a big one with a fight of a lifetime |
| to attract stripers. Lures such as Rapala’s or | | | | and a great story to tell the grandchildren. Whether |
| Striper Swiper’s are amongst the most | | | | you’re a relative newcomer or a seasoned |
| popular, though the time of the year and mood of | | | | angler, experiencing striper fishing in Maine will have |
| the fish will determine the best lures and baits to use. | | | | you coming back again and again for years to come. |