The stripers are coming!
In more ways than one, these words have a familiar ring to them for New Englanders.
The Boston Globe which spent recent weeks covering the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride, the battles at Lexington & Concord, and the beginnings of the American Revolution, today featured a story striped bass migration.
“This map sparks a mania among local anglers” is a story about On The Water’s Striper Migration Map. (See my Fishing Report/ April 3rd, 2025.
The fervor around striped bass is as old as New England itself, but it’s hard to overstate the hold these fish have on local anglers. If you know, you know.
Personally, I don’t pay very close attention to the striper migration map as I find that striped bass are creatures of habit. I’ve seen a few people fishing around the harbor, but in my experience the fishing doesn’t get going for another 2 weeks. Water is too cold. Again, Cinco de Mayo is the magic date.
Nevertheless, the excitement is definitely building. Spread the alarm! The stripers will soon be in town!
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