Saltwater
Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striata
- Peak season
- Late spring through autumn
- Length range
- 20–65 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–4 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–120 m
Habitat
Rocky reefs, wrecks, and structure along the US East Coast from Maine to Florida. 5–120m depth.
Behavior
Reef-tied bottom predator. Aggressive on bait, dives straight back to structure; fights short but hard on light tackle.
Best techniques
- Bottom fishing with squid or clam
- Jigging over rocky structure
- Soft plastics on jig heads
- High-low rigs with cut bait
