Stripers

Stripers (Striped Bass) are a salt-water fish that runs up fresh water rivers to spawn. By accident, some were trapped in fresh water and they survived and flourished, leading to the introduction of the species to fresh water lakes and rivers throughout the United States. For a detailed look at stripers visit Texas Parks and Wildlife.

The record striper caught and registered with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. was 28.8 pounds and 41 inches in length.

Stripers are a schooling fish. Many times during the year, they can be found surfacing when they are feeding on bait fish, but don't count on it. During the summer months, they usually will be found in deeper cooler water in groups. Athough the weather is colder and less conductive to going fishing, the winter months of November through April has excellent striper fishing. If you are planning a trip,