Where are the stripers running in Massachusetts?

Most striped bass in Massachusetts come from Chesapeake Bay, Delaware River, and Hudson River. Striped bass normally do not migrate during the first two years of life. From tagging research, we have learned that striped bass migrate northward in the spring and summer months and return south in the fall.

Can you fish in Massachusetts in the winter?

Don’t despair though, there are plenty of opportunities to fly fish in Massachusetts (and close) all winter long – no matter how cold it gets! …

Can you fish on Cape Cod in winter?

Cape Cod fishing during the winter can be pretty sparse. The freshwater scene is often pretty darn good during the winter, especially if we get cold enough temperatures for ice fishing. Other fishermen and fisher-women take to the woods to chase white tail deer, while others launch a skiff to shoot a few ducks.

What fish are in season now in Massachusetts?

Recreational finfish regulations

Where can I fish in the winter in Massachusetts?

When safe ice forms, the Ocean State offers some good winter angling opportunities. One area worth considering is Wallum Lake in Burrillville on the border with Massachusetts. Browns up to 2 pounds and rainbows can be taken here, although most fish run smaller.

What fish can you catch in winter Massachusetts?

Recreational finfish regulations

Where do striped bass go in the winter?

Large individuals then winter in ocean waters, but many of their smaller counterparts, known as schoolies, travel to major estuaries that support striped bass spawning, namely the Hudson and Delaware Rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.

What size striper can I keep?

18 inches
The recreational fishery for striped bass (Morone saxitilis) is open year-round with a daily bag and possession limit of two fish and a minimum size limit of 18 inches in length.

Where are saltwater striped bass fishing in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts’s saltwater sport striper fishing is concentrated in Massachusetts Bay, Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound, and in the near-shore Atlantic Ocean, especially around Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island. The offshore commercial fisheries are intimately tied to George’s Bank.

Because four months is too long to go without catching a striped bass. The first thing to consider when seeking winter stripers is location. Schools of them often spend the winter in the upper reaches of bays or rivers. In some cases, stripers will move into fresh water.

When is the best time to catch a striper?

Holdover striper fishing is a far cry from the fishing of spring, summer and fall. The fish are smaller and less plentiful, the weather is cold (often miserably so), and the techniques required to catch them are usually painfully boring. So, why bother with winter striper fishing at all?

Are there still Snowflake Stripers on Cape Cod?

An extreme cold snap, like the one we experienced last winter, will put an end to the holdover striper bite on the Cape by putting an end to the holdover stripers. Last January, I walked through a Cape Cod marsh and found dozens of dead stripers left behind by the high tide.