Top Striped Bass Fishing Countries

The striped bass (Morone saxatilis) is a highly prized game and commercial fish, native to the Atlantic coast of North America, recognized for its silvery body marked with bold horizontal stripes. Striped bass are anadromous, migrating between freshwater and saltwater, and are renowned for their fighting ability, making them a favorite among anglers. The United States is by far the leading country for striped bass fishing, particularly along the eastern seaboard from Maine to North Carolina, with major fisheries in the Chesapeake Bay and Hudson River. Canada also supports a smaller but growing striped bass fishery, especially in the Maritime provinces like New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. While the species has been introduced to other countries, such as in reservoirs and lakes in France, Portugal, and parts of Asia, these populations are limited and do not rival the robust recreational and commercial striped bass industries of North America. The U.S. striped bass fishery is tightly regulated to ensure sustainability, reflecting the species' ecological and economic importance.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.