Coastal fish

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

Estuaries, channels, and coastal waters

Photo: D. Ross Robertson / Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute · Public domain (U.S. government) · Source and license. Displayed as a resized crop. Photograph illustrates the species.

Habitat: Estuaries, channels, and coastal waters
Viewing zone: Surface–30 m
Viewing activities: Offshore · Scuba diving

Field context

Atlantic coastal and estuarine habitats; NOAA profile includes stock and migration context.

Observing responsibly

Present in the estuary, but seeing one underwater depends heavily on visibility, temperature, and local movement.

When to look

The available records do not establish a reliable local viewing season. Use the map’s month filter to inspect dated observations; it does not predict an encounter.

RECORDED PRESENCE

Where has Striped bass been recorded?

These destination links use the same area and date cutoff as the map: 40 km circles, except for the four named regional rectangles. Checked 2026-09-19. Counts describe source records, not individual animals or sighting odds.

Chesapeake BayVirginia & Maryland, United StatesRegional rectangle · 65269 source records since 2016About this destination →Monterey BayCalifornia, United StatesRegional rectangle · 15 source records since 2016About this destination →

Sources, search boundaries and limitations