Striper Migration Map – June 19, 2026

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:03:56 +0000


Bigger bass are concentrating around sand eels, squid, bunker, and herring as the spring run transitions into summer patterns.

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Facts about the Black Sea Bass

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:33 +0000


Learn basic facts and information about the bottom-feeding saltwater fish called black sea bass.

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Chasing Giant Bluefin Tuna off New York City

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:36:37 +0000


Casting for giant bluefin, within sight of land, may be the pinnacle of sport fishing.

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These Ahi Tuna Egg Rolls Will Blow You Away

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:30:19 +0000


Skip the takeout and make these simple ahi tuna egg rolls right at home.

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OTW Angling Adventures This Weekend: The Fall Feed with Jim Freda

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:30:09 +0000


Chris Megan and Jimmy Fee connect with longtime On The Water writer Jim Freda, whose pages come to life as he taps into the fall feeding frenzy — timing tides and bait movements as big bass fatten up for their southbound push.

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New York ECO’s Seize 19 Illegally Taken Striped Bass on Long Island

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:07:58 +0000


ECOs Franz and Pabes observed six anglers illegally catching and retaining striped bass outside the slot size, among several other ticketable offenses.

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Video Shows Brown Sharks Lurking Below Rhode Island Striper School

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:54:29 +0000


As brown sharks return to Southern New England waters, underwater footage captured by guide Chris McIntee shows multiple sharks moving through a school of striped bass, revealing what striper fishermen rarely get to see before a shark attack on a hooked fish.

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Massachusetts Commercial Striped Bass Season Opens

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:49:06 +0000


Massachusetts’ 2026 commercial striped bass fishery is open as of today, June 16, with a season quota of 683,773 pounds — unchanged from last year.

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How to Rig and Fish Slug-Gos for Big Stripers

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:18:48 +0000


Rigged and fished properly, the 9-inch Slug-Go is as effective as a live or rigged eel.

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Cracking the Code on Post-Spawn Bass: Proven Baits and Tactics

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:17:25 +0000


Discover where bass go after spawning and why, and how to fool them with finesse baits to beat the early summer slump.

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