California boasts an impressive striped bass fishery, with thriving populations in major rivers, reservoirs, and coastal areas. Seasonal runs and strong fights make stripers a favorite target for local anglers.
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Striped bass.

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Striped bass
Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel
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Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
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