Striped Bass Fishing in Maine
When striped bass are caught across Maine, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Striped Bass catch through the year
Recreational catch in Maine by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Maine
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching striped bass in Maine
Striped Bass catches in Maine run hardest around Sep-Oct, with the strongest two-month windows in Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. Anglers keep about 3% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Maine fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch striped bass in Maine?+
Catches peak around Sep-Oct (September and October). The strongest two-month windows are Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release striped bass in Maine?+
Across Maine, about 3% of the striped bass caught are kept and 97% are released. That works out to roughly 34K kept and 1.3M released in 2024.
How many striped bass are caught in Maine?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 1.4M striped bass caught by recreational anglers in Maine in 2024, making it the #2 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this striped bass data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
