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| California Striper Fishing | |
Striper Fishing in California While stripers are native to salt water, they naturally migrate into fresh water streams to spawn. Their eggs must remain in motion in order to hatch so the fresh water rivers and streams which drain into the ocean become the spawning grounds for stripers. Striper Fishing Lakes In California The Colorado River lakes along the California-Arizona border are populated with striped bass. Before dams were built the river was a major spawning ground and many monster stripers have come from these waters. In Central CA, Millerton Lake is the primary option for striper fishing. Southern CA has several options including Lake Cahuilla, Pyramid Lake and Lake Silverwood. The California state record striped bass was caught from the ONeill Forebay. Striped Bass Fishing for Striped Bass in California When fishing for stripers concentrate on the deeper waters in the lake. If you can locate schools of shad, stripers are often close by. When the baitfish are shallow over the deep water, you can catch stripers on crankbaits or by swimming spoons at appropriate depths. And for the ultimate thrill try large topwater baits if you see any surface feeding action. When the stripers are deep, jigs and jigging spoons work well. Live and cut bait will also take striped bass when they are in medium to deeper water. Fish nearby or in the river channel if it is a defined depth change. Trolling is also an excellent way to fish for stripers. Use flashy lures in bigger sizes. Hybrid Bass - Wiper Bass Hybrid Bass - Wiper Bass Striped Bass Organizations & Resources Stripers Forever If you have information, articles or photos relating to striper fishing in California which you would like to see published here, please submit them for consideration. We will gladly give you credit for your contribution. Attention Guides If you offer fishing guide services, you can choose from two listing options to promote your guide services, by visiting our Advertising section. All About Fishing for Striped Bass in California. |
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Landlocked 67 lbs - 8 oz |
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67 lbs - 8 oz |
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55 - 70 Degrees |
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Spends part of its life in the ocean and to spawn enters streams and rivers which drain into the ocean. |
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