{"id":11569,"date":"2022-05-17T10:56:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T15:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/striped-bass-fishing-simple-techniques-for-a-great-catch\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T10:27:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T15:27:39","slug":"striped-bass-fishing-simple-techniques-for-a-great-catch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/striped-bass-fishing-simple-techniques-for-a-great-catch\/","title":{"rendered":"Striped Bass Fishing: Simple Techniques for a Great Catch"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":9629,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,231,238],"tags":[465,467,469,470,471,472,474,476,477],"class_list":["post-11569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bass-fishing","category-fishing","category-striped-bass-fishing","tag-clousers-deep-minnow-fly","tag-gaspesie-en","tag-reel","tag-sandeel-plastic-lure","tag-silvermans-mo-joo-fly","tag-spinning-fishing","tag-striped-bass","tag-swimbait-plastic-lure","tag-wading"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"The striped bass is an easy species to catch and does not require too much advanced skill. Just follow the tips and techniques shared by Martin L\u00e9onard, SAIL's hunting and fishing specialist, to get the most out of your saltwater striped bass fishing trip."},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_anchors_list","anchors_section_title":"In this article, you will learn more about:"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"What are the features of a striped bass?","text_content":"

What are the features of a striped bass?<\/h2>\r\n\"Man<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe striped bass, once declared extinct in 1996, was reintroduced in the early 2000s thanks to the Quebec government's stocking plans.\r\n\r\nThis large anadromous fish, that is to say that it lives at sea but reproduces in fresh water, is generally fished at a weight of 3 to 10 lb (1.4 to 4.5 kg), but it can weigh more. You can easily spot them by their black horizontal stripes, silver skin, large heads and large viscera-filled abdomen.\r\n\r\nAlthough its white flesh is edible, striped bass are more prized for the pleasure of fishing them than for the taste of their mild flesh and small fillets. This is why striped bass is mainly caught by catch and release. If you return your catch to its habitat, avoid taking it out of the water when you unhook the hook.\r\n\r\nIt is a relatively easy species to catch and does not require an advanced fishing technique. Moreover, striped bass fishing is rather accessible; anyone who is able to cast a fishing rod can catch it, as striped bass abound in the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and are found in schools. If you catch one, there is a good chance that other bass are nearby."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"What are the best dates for striped bass fishing and what are the best times of day to head out?","text_content":"

What are the best dates for striped bass fishing and what are the best times of day to head out?<\/h2>\r\nThe fishing season has been moved up this year and runs from May 15 to October 31, 2024 in Quebec.\r\n\r\nThe best periods are generally the last week of June and the first two weeks of July. It is also possible to fish at night, as the tides turn, and to make good catches of striped bass even in the fall.\r\n\r\nThe important thing is to target high and low tide periods while fishing for striped bass. It's best to fish during high tides rather than low tides, as striped bass move closer to the edges and mouths of rivers to feed on minnows. To find out the tide schedule, download a mobile app or check a website to target times for fishing, such as the Tides Near Me<\/a> or Tides mobile apps<\/a>, or the Tides Fishing or Fisheries<\/a> and Oceans Canada website<\/a>."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Which locations are best for striped bass fishing?","text_content":"

Which locations are best for striped bass fishing?<\/h2>\r\nIt is only since 2013 that striped bass sport fishing is once again allowed by the Quebec government, and is permitted exclusively in Zone 21, which extends from the St. Lawrence River east of Forestville and Rimouski to the part that covers the Estuary and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.\r\n\r\nYou can fish for striped bass on the south side of the Gasp\u00e9 Peninsula in the Baie des Chaleurs, as the bass spawn in the Miramichi River and migrate up the bay. The municipalities of Carleton-sur-Mer, New Richmond, Caplan, Saint-Sim\u00e9on, Bonaventure and Perc\u00e9 are good places to visit. In fact, ask about the Circuit des plages<\/a> inaugurated by the town of Bonaventure. You will have the chance to fish for bass on nearly 15 km of beach.\r\n\r\nOn the northern side of the Gasp\u00e9 Peninsula, you can fish for sea bass by boat from the municipalities of Matane and Sainte-Flavie. Take the opportunity to travel to the Gasp\u00e9 and read this article before planning your vacation<\/a>. You can also consult the many Facebook groups about striped bass fishing in Gasp\u00e9sie to get tips and know the good places to visit.\r\n\r\nRemember that you are allowed to keep three (3) striped bass in your possession, per day, and your catch must be between 50 and 65 cm (19.7 and 25.6 in.), otherwise you will have to release them alive.\r\n\r\nFor more information, see the limits of Zone 21, the restrictions and the dates when striped bass fishing is permitted by consulting the Quebec government website<\/a>."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Which techniques can you use to fish for striped bass?","text_content":"

Which techniques can you use to fish for striped bass?<\/h2>\r\nThere are two main ways to fish for striped bass.\r\n\r\nYou can use the light tackle method, wading (by immersing yourself in the water) or boating.\r\n\r\nIf wading, target bay mouths where salt water meets fresh water, rocks and beach edges.\r\n\r\nIf you're fishing light tackle from a boat, you can go further out to sea or target areas 200 or 300 metres (656 or 984 feet) from the water's edge. You just have to stabilize the boat and cast your line, no need for an anchor.\r\n\r\nFinally, you can also fish for striped bass with a fly."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"What are the main lures and techniques for striped bass fishing?","text_content":"

What are the main lures and techniques for striped bass fishing?<\/h2>\r\n

Spinning techniques<\/h3>\r\n