Striped Bass

Diverse habitats and deep offshore canyons establish the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. as a competitive fishing ground. Fishing in this region presents an intricate tapestry of experiences, where anglers navigate diverse environments including coastal inshore waterways, bountiful rivers and streams, and deep-sea canyons. Defined as North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, the Mid-Atlantic houses many states to explore. This guide will provide insight into what you can expect from the Mid-Atlantic during your time there.

Striped bass management is at a critical inflection point. The decisions you make today affect the productivity of our fisheries for years to come. Capt. Brice Contessa is the owner of Martha's Vineyard Outfitters, and has been a professional fishing guide on the bountiful waters surrounding The Vineyard since 2003. He recently put pen to paper on the topic of striper conservation to underscore the importance of our own actions in the face of tenuous resource management.