FISHING REGULATION

Country: US
Jurisdiction: United States — Federal Waters
Authority: NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)

Species: striped-bass
Common Names: Striper
Rockfish Atlantic
Linesider

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 71.1 cm (28.0 inches)
  Maximum: 78.7 cm (31.0 inches)
  Slot Limit: True

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 1 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 01-01
  Close Dates: 12-31
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Federal Atlantic EEZ: 1 fish, 28–31" slot limit. State waters have separate rules.

Source: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-striped-bass
Last Verified: 2026-04-22