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An incredible experience!

People spend many years chasing the elusive Striped Bass because of the unique challenge and thrill it offers. Known for their strength, agility, and intelligence, Striped Bass are a prized catch for anglers around the world. Their migration patterns, combined with their tendency to roam vast areas of water, make them difficult to track and catch consistently. Anglers often spend years learning their habits, understanding where they feed, how they react to different conditions, and perfecting their techniques to land these powerful fish.

 

The excitement of pursuing Striped Bass lies not only in the physical challenge of reeling in such a strong and swift fish but also in the unpredictability of their movements. Each season brings new opportunities, and each successful catch is seen as a culmination of patience, persistence, and skill. The sense of achievement that comes with landing a Striped Bass after hours, days, or even years of effort makes the experience truly rewarding.

 

Moreover, the pursuit of Striped Bass is often a journey shared with fellow anglers, creating a sense of camaraderie and connection within the fishing community. For many, it’s not just about the fish itself but about the memories, the lessons learned, and the stories shared along the way.

Striped Bass
Shubie River
Overhead Stripers
Striped Bass

About the Striped Bass

Striped Bass is a highly sought-after species for recreational fishing and is also an important fish for Indigenous communities in the Bay of Fundy and Minas Basin. These fish are commonly found throughout Minas Basin, where they are believed to intermix with Striped Bass populations from the United States. The Gaspereau River, a sub-basin of Minas Basin, is a popular spot for Striped Bass anglers.

 

Striped Bass migration to the Shubenacadie River is an important part of their lifecycle, as this river is one of the key spawning grounds for Striped Bass in the Bay of Fundy region. Each year, Striped Bass migrate from the Atlantic Ocean, entering the Bay of Fundy and traveling up the Shubenacadie River to spawn. This migration typically occurs in the spring, when the water temperature and conditions are ideal for spawning.

 

Researchers have used acoustic telemetry to study the movement and distribution of these fish in the near-shore waters of Minas Basin and Minas Passage. A current research project is focused on exploring the population structure of Striped Bass and investigating the interaction between Canadian and U.S. populations within Minas Basin.

Where to fish Striped Bass

Here is a list of some spots where striped bass can be fished for in Nova Scotia:

  • Shubenacadie River

  • Summerville Beach

  • Spencer Point

  • Saints Rest

  • Economy Point Road

  • Carrs Brook Beach

  • Blue Sac Road

  • Five Islands Lighthouse Park

  • Cove Road

  • Jacob’s Lane

  • Burncoat Road

  • Bass River

  • Lighthouse Lane

  • Portapique

  • Five Houses

  • Captain’s Lane

  • Evangeline Beach

  • Schurman Road

  • Saints Rest

  • The Guzzle

  • Gasperereau River

  • Avonport Road

  • Oak Island Road

  • Rainy Cove

  • Cambridge Cove

  • Mutton Cove

  • Cogmagun River

  • Cheverie

  • Shipyard Road

  • Walton

  • Tennycape Beach

  • Blue Beach

  • Penny Beach

 

A Few Locations Along Northumberland Straight:

  • Pugwash

  • Waugh’s River

  • Pictou

  • Fox Harbour

  • Antigonish

  • Malagash Point

  • Brule Point

  • Cape John

  • Cape Breton Island

  • PEI

Northumberland Straight
Minas Basin
Shubenacadie River
Gaspereau River

Types of Bait

​There are several types of bait you can use to catch Striped Bass. They are attracted to the smell, so baits with higher oil & scent will attract Stripers the best.

  • Mackerel (cut or whole fish)

  • Squid (chunks or whole)

  • Herring (cut or whole fish)

  • Bunker (cut or whole fish)

  • Gasperau (cut or whole fish)

  • Shad (chunks)

  • Smelt (whole fish)

Lures such as Bucktails & swimbaits can also be used to mimic the look of live baits.

Bait

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