Striped Bass Striped Bass are undoubtedly the most popular gamefish that visit our waters each year. Whatever you call them, they are strong fish that have excited and challenged thousands of Vineyard anglers over the years. Stripers arrive in our waters in spring, often by mid-April.
Early summer brings larger fish to our waters.
Stripers are the last fish to leave our waters in the fall, often staying around until the end of November. Striped bass can be identified by their beautiful and dramatic stripes, in addition to a generally silvery coloration. Fish taken on the outer beaches often show a faintly purplish sheen. Stripers frequent many types of habitats, from open beaches, estuaries, and reefs, to rips and points of land. Wherever you find them, you will find fishermen eager to do battle with their favorite gamefish.