Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
Powerful anadromous game fish primarily in San Francisco Bay and Delta. Strong runs, excellent eating.
Typical Catch Size
CA Regulations (CDFW)
📋 2 per day; 18" minimum in ocean, 18" in bay
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
Habitat
Bay, delta, nearshore ocean. SF Bay and Sacramento River Delta.
Season
Year-round in Bay/Delta; peak April–July
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data · Dock reports · Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations · Bag limits · Size minimums
Wikipedia
Biology · Distribution · Taxonomy
Catch statistics aggregated from public sportfishing reports. Size/weight data represents typical party boat catches in SoCal waters.
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